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Embedded Software & Test Engineer

Paradromics

Austin, TXFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoVerified open 1w ago
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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Paradromics is hiring an Embedded Software & Test Engineer. As an embedded software and test engineer, you will collaborate with neuroengineers and electronic designers to develop low-latency, high-fidelity brain machine implants. This role involves owning the firmware that interfaces between neural hardware and downstream inference, with a strong emphasis on real-time performance, power efficiency, and adherence to reliability standards for implantable medical devices.

Key focus areas include Contribute to multi-component embedded software, with an eye to improving reliability and latency, Write performant and understandable Rust, and Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and work prioritization.

Successful candidates bring Familiarity With Embedded Systems, Experience With Build Tools, and Experience Building Low Level Software Running In Linux. Important skills include C++, Go, Rust, Embedded Systems, JTAG, and Serial Debugging. Preferred (not required): Interpreting Schematics, Interpreting Datasheets, Real-Time Operating Systems, and Yocto.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C++GoRustEmbedded SystemsJTAGSerial DebuggingMakeCmakeLinuxInterpreting SchematicsInterpreting DatasheetsReal-Time Operating SystemsYoctoBuildrootOTA UpdatesSecure BootQuality Management Systems

Qualifications

Experience With Embedded SystemsExperience Building Low Level Software in LinuxExperience Working on Medical Device DevelopmentExperience Working on Aviation ProjectsExperience Working on Finance ProjectsExperience Working on Defense Projects

Full job description

As an embedded software & test engineer at Paradromics, you will work in tandem with neuroengineers and electronic designers to realize low-latency, high-fidelity brain machine implants. You'll own the firmware that sits between neural hardware and downstream inference, with a focus on real-time performance, power efficiency, and the reliability standards that come with an implantable medical device.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to multi-component embedded software, with an eye to improving reliability and latency.

  • Write performant and understandable Rust.

  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and work prioritization.

  • Develop and maintain automated tests, including unit tests, integration tests, and hardware-in-the-loop tests.

  • Profile and optimize firmware for memory usage, power consumption, and real-time performance.

  • Write and maintain technical documentation, including architecture decisions, API references, and troubleshooting guides. Required qualifications

  • Proficiency in C++, Go, or Rust.

  • Familiarity with embedded systems, including:

  • handling tradeoffs between complexity and cost,

  • Working within power and memory constraints,

  • debugging live systems with JTAG or serial,

  • interfacing with engineers at other levels of the stack,

  • Experience with build tools like {c,}make.

  • Experience building low level software running in Linux. Preferred qualifications

  • Experience interpreting schematics and datasheets.

  • Experience building software under an RTOS, or bare metal.

  • Experience building software with Yocto and/or Buildroot.

  • Understanding of OTA updates and/or secure boot.

  • Experience working on projects involving quality management systems, such as medical device development, aviation, finance, defense.

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