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Software Engineer – Embedded Libraries – Portland, OR
Sightline Intelligence is the leader in onboard video processing. Sightline is an agile, innovative company developing onboard video processing systems for the autonomous vehicle industry (UAV, drone, robot, etc.). Sightline is looking for a talented candidate to join our empowered team of software professionals dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our growing customer base.
Purpose of Position
This role involves collaborating with our software, customer support, and go-to-market teams to develop new library products and enhance existing ones. We are looking for someone eager to tackle challenging image-processing problems, enthusiastic about contributing to innovative solutions, and who thrives in a collaborative environment. Our ideal candidate prioritizes team success and is dedicated to achieving collective goals.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
- Work on embedded video processors used in security and surveillance products (autonomous, airborne, ground, and other applications).
- Own the development and integration of the Sightline library.
- Optimize and enhance library support on existing platforms.
- Add library support for new hardware platforms.
- Improve automated testing across hardware platforms.
- Build and debug Linux kernel on a variety of platforms.
- Manage configuration and release of library to existing and future customers.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional team including customer support and go-to-market teams.
- Work directly with customers to understand requirements.
- Rapidly develop new skills.
Education and Experience Qualifications
The candidate should have experience and confidence in the following:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (preferred computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, music, or other relevant degree).
- Familiarity with Linux build systems and device driver debugging.
- At least 3 years of C/C embedded software development experience.
- Experience with encoding and decoding video streams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Beneficial Experience (preferred, not required)
- Proficient with modern software development practices, including version control, automated unit testing, and issue tracking tools
- Software optimization experience on GPU or ARM processors.
- Experience working with NVIDIA or QCOM embedded processors.
- Experience using Docker for containerization and application deployment
- Familiarity with OpenGL for developing and optimizing graphics applications, rendering techniques, shader programming, and performance tuning.
Benefits
The estimated salary range for this position is $110-125k annually, depending on experience.
We are open to hiring candidates with varying levels of experience. The estimated salary band will be adjusted accordingly based on the candidate’s experience and expertise.
Compensation includes salary, 11 paid holidays, PTO (20 days earned over the first year), health insurance (100% Sightline covered for HDHP with HSA). Premiums fully paid by Sightline for dental, vision, and life/disability insurance. 401(k) matching, incentive plan, Sightline paid OR PFMLI coverage, schedule flexibility, parental leave, and education reimbursement.
About Sightline
Sightline Intelligence has two offices, Hood River and Portland, OR. The Hood River office includes sales, software engineering, and support teams. Our Portland office includes manufacturing, software, hardware engineering, and QA teams. The two offices are in constant communication and get together regularly to discuss ongoing projects and new opportunities. We work in an open office setting where we actively communicate about projects and customers throughout the day. Sightline is a member of the Gorge Technology Alliance and regularly sponsors Capstone teams at Portland State University.
Sightline provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts help us to continually improve support for employees.
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000
