Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Summary

Join Blue River Technology's See & Spray team as a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer. You will develop embedded software and systems for computer vision-enabled agricultural products, utilizing the Bay Area's highest-density compute platform for robotics. This role demands expertise in C/C++, Linux environments, and real-time systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement design best practices, and optimize system performance. The position offers full remote work within the US and a competitive salary. This is an excellent opportunity for those who thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering
• 5+ years of experience developing embedded software
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on testing and continuous integration practices
• Proven experience in real-time systems and knowledge of performance optimization techniques

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, enhancement, and debugging of new and existing software applications, kernels, and device drivers for impactful robotics computing in C/C++ within a Linux environment
• Architect and design robust embedded software and systems to support product development from feasibility through to production
• Conduct embedded design reviews and code reviews, providing mentorship and guidance to resolve difficult driver bugs, particularly those related to NVIDIA drivers, which may require extensive troubleshooting
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex systems problems in a hands-on, dynamic environment
• Implement design best practices and methodologies for embedded systems, ensuring high performance and reliability, with a strong emphasis on real-time programming considerations
• Oversee the implementation of performance pipeline designs to optimize system throughput and efficiency
• Leverage experience with various pub/sub middleware systems to facilitate seamless integration and solutions across Deere platforms, enhancing code reusability across multiple programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Linux kernel device driver development and tuning real-time applications for low latency
• Capability to organize and plan large initiatives collaboratively, driving projects to successful completion
• Experience in development on ARM platforms (NVIDIA Jetson) and Linux (Yocto, meta-tegra) embedded systems
• V4L2 camera driver expertise
• Experience with NVIDIA driver development
• Knowledge of and proficiency in implementing multi-layered security architecture
• Middleware experience, particularly with pub/sub architectures
• Familiarity with cameras, camera sensors, and camera interfaces (e.g., MIPI CSI-2)
• Experience with CAN or Ethernet network stacks
• Proficiency with test equipment such as logic analyzers and digital storage oscilloscopes
• Proficient in scripting with Python and/or Bash

Benefits

• This position is eligible for full remote work within the US
• The US annual base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $218,000, along with eligibility for Blue River’s bonus and benefit programs