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Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Company: Johnson Outdoors (Nasdaq: JOUT)
Brands: Humminbird, Minn Kota, Cannon
Location: Alpharetta, GA
About Us: At Johnson Outdoors, we transform ideas into adventure. As a global leader in outdoor recreational products, our team of over 1,300 dedicated employees designs and builds the innovative equipment that gets people outside. Our Fishing Group is a hub of technological innovation, developing the embedded software, applications, and mobile services that power iconic brands like Humminbird, Minn Kota, and Cannon.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team. You will play a key role in developing the next generation of products that define the future of fishing technology.
What You'll Do:
· Design, develop, and maintain high-quality embedded software in C for our market-leading products.
· Lead board bring-up activities and develop low-level drivers and kernel customizations for Linux and RTOS environments.
· Architect and implement robust software systems, championing best practices in object-oriented design (OOD) and documentation.
· Collaborate with and mentor a talented, cross-functional team of C , C, C#, and mobile developers in a friendly agile/scrum environment.
· Contribute to the entire product lifecycle, from concept and architecture to deployment and support.
· Solve complex problems involving inter-process communication, real-time constraints, and hardware/software integration.
What You'll Bring (Required Qualifications):
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field.
· 5 years of professional experience in embedded software development.
· Expertise in modern C and C.
· Proven experience with embedded Linux, including kernel customization, u-boot, device trees, and build systems (e.g., Yocto / OpenEmbedded).
· Hands-on experience with device driver development for RTOS and/or Linux.
· Proficiency with common hardware communication protocols such as I²C, SPI, UART, USB, and SDIO.
· Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
Bonus Points (Preferred Skills):
· Experience with wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) and their associated protocols and drivers.
· Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) programming.
· Knowledge of inter-device communication techniques and network protocols.
· A personal passion for fishing, boating, or the outdoors.
Logistics:
· Work Arrangement: This is a hybrid role, based in Alpharetta, GA office. You will have the flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.
· Travel: Periodic travel between our Toronto, Alpharetta, Mankato, and Eufaula engineering offices is required.
Ready to Join the Adventure?
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