Senior Linux Device Programmer

Owl Labs
Boston, MA, United States
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$170,000.0 - $185,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Android Software Development Android Studio Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth) Bluetooth C++ (Programming Language) CMake Program Optimization Code Review Communications Protocols Computer Programming Computer Engineering
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Data Transmissions Software Debugging Linux Programming Tools Embedded Software Cryptographic Protocols Ethernet Firmware GNU Debuggers Gradle IPv4 IPv6 Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) Python (Programming Language) Network Security Linux-Powered Devices Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) Network Protocols Software Engineering System Programming TCP/IP Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter USB Video Codec Video Editing Rust (Programming Language) Wi-Fi Technology Serial Peripheral Interface Gerrit Git Information Technology Wireless Technologies Build Tools Software Version Control Jenkins Programming Languages

Job description

  • Design and implement Linux-based embedded software solutions for IoT devices and consumer electronics running Android
  • Implement and maintain USB and Ethernet networking stacks and protocols
  • Implement secure network communication protocols for IoT devices
  • Design and optimize wireless connectivity solutions including WiFi and Bluetooth
  • Debug complex system-level issues across hardware and software boundaries
  • Optimize code for performance, power consumption, and memory utilization
  • Maintain and enhance existing firmware codebases
  • Create technical documentation and specifications
  • Mentor junior engineers and review code contributions

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Linux Developer to join our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing embedded Linux systems with a focus on IoT solutions, Android integration, wired and wireless connectivity, and audio/video processing. This role requires a combination of low-level programming expertise and high-level application development skills, with a strong understanding of USB stack and network protocols., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

  • 5+ years of experience in Android and Linux-based embedded systems development. Great general understanding of how Android and Linux are structured
  • Strong programming fundamentals. Proficiency with low and high level languages, C, C++, * Master’s degree in relevant field
  • Demonstrated experience with Android platform development and Android HAL
  • Knowledge of Android HIDL/AIDL interfaces, build system, etc
  • Experience with USB 2.x/3.x, as well as UVC/UAC
  • Experience with wireless protocol implementations (WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE)
  • Proficiency with debugging tools and logic analyzers
  • Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
  • Proficiency in Java, Python, Rust programming
  • Ability to work with legacy code, learn how things work and organized
  • Strong knowledge of networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP)
  • Experience with IoT protocols (MQTT, CoAP, LwM2M)
  • Audio/Video codec implementation and optimization
  • Knowledge of network security protocols and best practices, * Programming Languages: C, C++
  • Operating Systems: Android, Linux
  • Development Tools: Android Studio, GDB, JTAG debuggers
  • Data Transmission: USB v2 and v3
  • Protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, USB, I2C, SPI, UART
  • Wireless Technologies: WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE
  • Networking: Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, Network Security
  • Version Control: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins
  • Build Systems: Make, Gradle, CMake

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Work from home stipend
  • Parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • Commuter assistance, * Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your dependents
  • Unlimited PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Work From Home Stipend
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid setting (based on location)

Owl Labs is a hybrid company and our headquarters is based in Boston, MA. This role can be remote or hybrid.

Owl Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to our values of embracing inclusivity and creating a culture where everyone feels respected and connected, no matter the location of their work environment. We invite applications from people of all walks of life and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

About the company

Owl Labs is a collaborative tech company, creating an equalized meeting and learning experience for all, wherever participants may be. Powering hybrid teams and remote work is in our DNA. Owl Labs has been a leader when it comes to celebrating and connecting hybrid teams and classrooms - meaning both in-office and remote workers, in-room students and at-home learning. We’re best known for the Meeting Owl product line, a smart 360 camera, mic, speaker all-in-one solution. Sitting in the center of the table, the Meeting Owl uses vision and voice recognition to shift the camera to focus on who’s speaking, giving all participants a feeling as if they’re in the same room. With the continued rise of hybrid teams and remote workers, our products allow for better collaboration and productivity no matter your location.

Our award-winning product, the Meeting Owl Pro, was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Best Inventions of 2020 and has been recognized by CES Innovation Awards 2020, Red Dot Design Awards 2020, SXSW Innovation Awards 2020. Our team was recognized as an Inc. Best Workplaces 2020 and 2021 and named on the esteemed Inc.’s Editor’s List.

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