Platform Software Engineer

The Platform Software Engineer will implement low level Linux OS software working directly with hardware prototypes and associated lab test equipment. The successful will utilize their Linux/Unix C code and scripting language experience to implement and verify software algorithms., * Implement low level Linux OS software working closely with hardware prototypes.

• Implement and verify basic software algorithms.
• Perform basic code design tasks.
• Create efficient code, working closely with other team members.
• Take ownership of moderately complex tasks and drive them to completion.
• Understand and execute test strategies to deliver quality software.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and maintainability of code.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• Bachelor's Degree (BS/CE or BS/CS) from four-year college or university, and 2 - 10+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills required: (Text Editor; Command-Line source code Compiler; Code Development Software; Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good knowledge of C.
• Familiar with multithreaded environments.
• Ability to develop software targeting Linux environment (not just using a Linux environment for development).
• Networking experience at the programming level.
• Familiarity with chip level busses (I2C, SPI, etc.)
• Any ARM development experience - Raspberry PI, TI OMAP, etc.
• Any scripting experience - Python, AWK, Lua, Shell, etc.
• Source Code Control
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Demonstrates effective listening, questioning, clarifying and summarizing skills to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Demonstrates understanding of system design that one is working on and understands the role that assigned tasks play in the system.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to stand and sit for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

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