Embedded Firmware Engineer (Linux)

About Shape

Not understanding how our body has been changing over time is a problem we all experience. People look at themselves in the mirror everyday and wonder how they look like compared to a week, a month or a year ago.

Knowing the body shape of someone enables a lot of new applications not only in fitness, sports and healthcare, but also in fashion, e-commerce, games, augemented and virtual reality.

ShapeScale scans you in photorealistic 3D to give you a visual overview of your progress. ShapeScale allows you to see the changes that your eyes can't see. It’s not just about the number of steps you take. It’s about getting visible results.

Position

We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to help us achieve our technology goals. In this role, you will work with members of the cross-functional engineering team to design and implement custom embedded firmware that acts as the brains of ShapeScale.

What you’ll do

Analyze, design, program, debug and modify firmware, typically using high-level languages (e.g., C, C++). Work often involves analog and digital hardware, embedded Linux and real-time operating systems. Position requires knowledge of and exposure to hardware design.

Write and execute complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of the application. Identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into the application architecture
Architect firmware to support various algorithms embedded in hardware platforms
Evaluate and specify OS for use within embedded platforms
Generate and evaluate functional and design specifications
Work with project leaders to define assignments, schedules, quality expectations, and other project criteria
Participate in defining product requirements
Characterize system and component performance
Write device drivers to support third-party hardware in our acquisition environment
Working with other engineers to develop appropriate data interface/format for storing data
Support full firmware lifecycle including design, development, debugging and ongoing sustaining
Author test cases and input into system test plans
Assist with triage of problem reports and provide resolution progress
Maintain various engineering tools used to debug, analyze, and test embedded products
Help set up and maintain the set of embedded development tools like compilers, and debuggers, etc.
Design embedded firmware using C/C++ for real-time electromechanical interactions
May lead a team of other firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners
Facilitates information sharing, validation, and team decision making processes
Present results and recommendations in an executive summary form
Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding firmware design status, project progress, and issue resolution

Your qualification

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field plus minimum 3 years of related experience
Experience working on volume manufactured consumer products
Proficient in C & C++ with experience in writing robust and maintainable production code
Excellent general knowledge in electronics and embedded systems
Extended knowledge of embedded Linux with ideally experience with consumer products
Knowledge and experience with many different processors, as well as HW peripherals (e.g. PWM, ADC, DAC, CAN, UART, I2C, SPI, USB, MIPI, DDR3, LVDS etc.)
Experience with IoT consumer devices and their communication stack (Wifi / BT)
Experience with source code control systems
Experience using third-party frameworks, APIs, and DLLs is highly desired
Applicant must work well in a team environment

Will be a plus

MS / Ph D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar field plus 5 years of related experience
Knowledge of other language(s) is a plus (C#, VB, Python, Assembly, etc.)
Experience with Intel / Arm Linux platform
Experience with motion control and robotics
Experience with sensor acquisition and processing
Experience optimizing C and Matlab algorithms for high data throughput
Familiarity interfacing with a large distributed database system is a definite plus

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity
Flexible work schedule, unlimited holidays with a mandatory 15 days/year off
Great, comprehensive health insurance: low deductible - 100% covered (incl. dependents)
Visa sponsorship if necessary
Catered lunches with healthy eating options suitable for all diets and allergies and healthy snacks
Top of the line Apple and Windows equipment of choice that you think you need to work comfortably and efficiently
Motorized sit/standing desk with Herman Miller or Steelcase chairs
Fitness discounts and fun, action-inspired company-wide events and outings, gaming evenings
Commuter benefits or subsidies
A fun, creative and collaborative environment of a young startup company with a driven, agile and adept international team
The opportunity to have an impact on millions of people and make them happier and healthier

hello@shapescale.com