Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated DSP real-time embedded Engineer to join our firmware team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing cutting-edge digital signal processing algorithms for our next-generation products.

Description
In this role, you will be responsible for implementing cutting-edge digital signal processing algorithms for our next-generation products. You will be a key contributor to the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to deployment, ensuring that our products are intelligent, efficient, and provide a seamless user experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement, deploy and optimize real-time DSP algorithms for various sensor data streams (e.g., audio, vision, motion, etc.) on resource-constrained embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with algorithm and software teams to integrate DSP algorithms into the firmware.
• Profile and optimize code to meet strict performance, power, and memory requirements.
• Develop and maintain firmware in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in DSP, and embedded systems.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development, with a significant focus on DSP implementation, including: Deep understanding of Floating-point & fixed-point calculations
• Experience with common DSP functionalities (e.g. FFT, Filters, etc.) together with compiler trade-offs to provide desired results
• Deep understanding of DSP operation-level semantics
• Experience in developing and implementing real-time DSP algorithms in close collaboration with algorithm teams
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems, along with proficiency in Python
• Extensive experience with embedded hardware and systems
• Strong familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded processors
• Hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Proven skills in low-power design and optimization techniques
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for building innovative products
  
  

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Role Number: 200665695-0865