Senior Embedded Software Engineer
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About Sphere Defense
They are a fully funded startup with the mission of providing state-nations in Europe with sovereign, effective and affordable countermeasures to neutralize todays' and tomorrow's aerial threats.
Recently founded by industry veterans with previous successful exits, and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe.
Who we look for and what you'll do
You are an experienced and highly-motivated Embedded Software Engineer that has worked with Embedded Linux Systems on MPUs, bare-metal and RTOSs on MCUs and is experienced with building highly reliable embedded, mission-critical systems. Ideally, you have worked with flying robots.
Be one of the first members of a high-performing team, designing and developing autonomous countermeasures to protect countries from aerial threats
Design, develop and test high-performant and reliable embedded software systems that encompass sensing, processing and actuation with low latency
Together with the hardware team, bring-up boards and systems, ensuring that all intended functional and performance requirements are met
Troubleshoot and debug problems, ensuring that issues are addressed as they appear
Establish CI/CD pipelines, focusing on QA aspects
Be a team player and a mentor, being available to support the team when needed
Location: Onsite in Brussels, Belgium
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent
Significant experience building embedded systems end-to-end (typically 6+ years).
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto) and bare-metal/RTOS embedded systems
Experience with Device Drivers and User-Space Embedded Applications development
Experience with implementing and maintaining CI/CD processes
Proficient with System Design, designing complex, multi-processor systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the PX4 Flight Controller or other flight controllers
Proficient in Rust
Ideally, experience with Qualcomm, NVIDIA or Ambarella chipsets
Experience with multi-core optimization and lock-free constructs
Experience with server communication (REST, gRPC, etc.)
Experience with cameras and image sensors
What they offer
Top of the market compensation, stock options (depending on geography and position) and the opportunity to change the global defense landscape.
The candidate needs to possess right to work in
Requirements
Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or equivalent
Significant experience building embedded systems end-to-end (typically 6+ years).
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto) and bare-metal/RTOS embedded systems
Experience with Device Drivers and User-Space Embedded Applications development
Experience with implementing and maintaining CI/CD processes
Proficient with System Design, designing complex, multi-processor systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with the PX4 Flight Controller or other flight controllers
Proficient in Rust
Ideally, experience with Qualcomm, NVIDIA or Ambarella chipsets
Experience with multi-core optimization and lock-free constructs
Experience with server communication (REST, gRPC, etc.)
Experience with cameras and image sensors
What they offer
Top of the market compensation, stock options (depending on geography and position) and the opportunity to change the global defense landscape.
The candidate needs to possess right to work in
