What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Engineer position at Engtal?
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer specializing in Jetson hardware platforms and driver development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience configuring embedded Linux PCs such as NVIDIA Jetson, writing Linux drivers, and integrating custom hardware. You will play a critical role in enabling high-performance computer vision and control applications by ensuring reliable low-level software support for our autonomous systems.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers for Jetson-based platforms, supporting Ethernet NICs, USB devices, and MIPI cameras.
- Write and optimize drivers for custom PCIe devices, FPGAs, and other high-performance peripherals.
- Configure, customize, and optimize embedded Linux distributions for NVIDIA Jetson platforms to meet performance and reliability requirements.
- Collaborate with hardware and computer vision teams to ensure seamless integration of sensors, accelerators, and custom hardware with embedded software.
- Debug low-level system issues, analyze performance bottlenecks, and implement fixes for real-time applications.
- Produce thorough documentation of driver implementations, hardware interfaces, and configuration processes.
What You'll Need
- Experience: 3 years of experience in embedded Linux software development, including driver programming and low-level system configuration.
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- Embedded Linux: Strong experience building, configuring, and customizing Linux kernels and drivers for embedded platforms.
- Driver Development: Proven experience writing Linux drivers for Ethernet NICs, USB devices, and MIPI camera interfaces.
- Hardware Interfaces: Familiarity with PCIe and FPGA-based systems.
- Languages: Proficiency in C/C for kernel and driver development; Python or Bash for scripting and automation.
- Debugging & Testing: Skilled with low-level debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and performance profiling techniques.
You'll Stand Out
- NVIDIA Jetson Experience: Direct experience developing software and drivers on NVIDIA Jetson platforms.
- Robotics & Autonomy: Exposure to robotic or autonomous systems requiring real-time responsiveness.
- High-Performance Systems: Experience optimizing code for low-latency, high-throughput embedded applications.
- Networking & Protocols: Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and peripheral communication standards (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART).
- Open Source Contributions: Demonstrated involvement in kernel or driver-related open-source projects.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Equity Package
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
Salary : $160,000 - $400,000