Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Summary

Join Inspiren as a Senior Embedded Systems Engineer and play a key role in the early stages of product development. You will be responsible for Linux device setup using prototypes, guiding technical decisions, and collaborating with a team to create efficient systems. This hands-on role offers opportunities for skill growth in a dynamic environment. You will evaluate emerging technologies, develop firmware, establish testing frameworks, and design integration procedures for hardware components. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, 5+ years of embedded Linux system development experience, and 3+ years of firmware development experience. The role is remote and offers a competitive salary, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years with embedded Linux system development and 3+ years with firmware development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded Linux systems
• Hands-on experience in configuring and managing Linux-based devices
• Expertise in power management techniques for embedded systems
• Ability to design and implement firmware testing frameworks
• Knowledge of embedded systems architecture and optimization strategies
• Understanding of device driver development and maintenance
• Proficiency with embedded systems tools such as debuggers and oscilloscopes
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical decision-making processes
• Previous experience with system design from prototype to full production
• Experience in optimizing embedded systems for cost and power consumption
• History of effective collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance system capabilities and develop technical specifications for various system components
• Guide the overall system design journey from prototype stage through to full production
• Develop and sustain firmware for embedded Linux systems, ensuring robust performance
• Establish testing frameworks to validate system functionality
• Work in tandem with cross-functional teams to determine precise firmware requirements
• Design and implement integration procedures for newly introduced hardware components
• Conduct compatibility tests to ensure smooth integration and troubleshoot any issues that arise
• Keep hardware documentation current to support both system users and developers
• Analyze power consumption patterns in embedded systems and refine system architectures to significantly reduce power usage
• Establish power performance benchmarks and precise goals to ensure optimal low power operation
• Enhance software performance to operate on cost-effective hardware and apply code optimization strategies for system cost-efficiency
• Examine manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for cost reductions

Preferred Qualifications

• Start-up experience
• Willingness and ability to travel to Asia to collaborate with our partners. Travel will be roughly once a quarter for a week long trip

Benefits

• The annual salary range for this role is $160,000-$180,000+ equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Flexible PTO
• Remote, US