Firmware Engineer

Our Client is the first smart monitor to merge computer vision with data-backed sleep science, producing the most advanced and secure camera technology ever introduced to the home. The company combines computer vision, machine learning, and advanced camera sensors to measure a baby's sleep cycle, providing actionable insights that lead to improved sleep for the entire family. It is a dynamic VC-backed startup with proven products, marquee investors, and a terrific team of people.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience with Embedded ARM(Cortex A*) Linux (Yocto - advantage), Video4Linux, Pulseaudio, systemd.

• Ability to implement drivers for various interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, etc.) OF (OpenFirmware), Devicetree, Industrial I/O (iio) - advantage.

• Ability to implement drivers for various interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, etc.).

• Strong C/C++ experience (C is used for device drivers, C++ is not used for greenfield projects, supplanted by Rust).

• Emphasis on reading existing code, documentation, compiler toolchain knowledge, cross-compilation, and debugging.

• Strong research skills for quick ramp-up on unfamiliar topics.

• Code review and testing (unit tests, integration tests, end-to-end, etc.) expertise.

• Proficiency in Git (version control, branches, submodules, merge/rebase/squash, etc.)

• GitHub Workflow - Pull Requests, Code Review, Issues, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-disciplinary projects to develop features that affect not just Firmware, but also Mobile and Backend.

• Analyze Requirements and provide estimations.

• Design features End-to-End.

• Participate in meetings, pitch ideas, and assist the product with requirement gathering.

• Produce Technical Documents, Diagrams.

• Detailed planning of Development.

• Experience with Atlassian Products (Jira, Confluence).

Would be a plus:

• ESP32 experience (significant advantage).

• Proficiency in the Rust Programming Language (huge advantage).

• Willingness and capability to learn quickly, if not proficient.

• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP stack, application layer protocols, and encryption.

• Experience with BLE (GATT, Advertising, Bonding, etc.

• Familiarity with Wi-Fi protocols, modes (AP/STA/P2P), and security.

• Expertise in Video Transcoding (codecs such as H264, H265, MJPEG) and Streaming (concepts such as NALU, AVCC, SPS, PPS, in the context of H.264).

• Knowledge of Audio Transcoding (codecs such as AAC, OPUS, PCM, G.711, G.722) and Streaming (concepts such as DTX, PLC, in the context of OPUS).

• Understanding of Packet Loss mitigation (ULP, RED, FEC, RTX).

• Familiarity with FFmpeg/GStreamer.

• Knowledge of Streaming Protocols.

• Experience with WebRTC, SDP, ICE, RTP.

• Familiarity with RTMP, RTSP, HLS.

• Solid experience with Microcontrollers.

• FreeRTOS, lwIP, NimBLE.

We offer:

• Long-term employment with competitive compensation, based on experience.

• Remote work flexibility.

• An open, transparent, and fun work culture.

• A multi-national team and collaborative work environment.

• Continuous knowledge sharing with engaged co-workers.

• Career and professional growth opportunities.