Principal Software Engineer, Embedded

Kirkland , United States
Hybrid

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Lead the design and development of secure, high-performance embedded software for breakthrough radar systems by mentoring junior engineers and influencing coding practices.

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).


Echodyne is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and produce radar equipment subsystems composed of Echodyne’s industry-leading radars. 

LOCATION: Hybrid - Kirkland, WA 

In this role, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary team to create radar systems solutions through high-performance, secure software solutions.

You will work closely with colleagues to architect and build security-critical software solutions, mentor junior engineers, and play a key role in shaping the software development practices of the team. This role demands technical leadership, deep systems knowledge, and a strong quality embedded SW development mindset. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, and optimize high-assurance software components using C++.
  • Lead secure architecture design and code review processes for new and existing systems.
  • Drive adoption of quality coding practices and tools across the engineering organization.
  • Design and develop reusable cross platform architectures and frameworks for embedded SW.
  • Help drive and support testing efforts across teams and projects.
  • Work alongside radar, signal processing, and other software engineers to implement platform functionality to meet specific system control and signal processing needs.
  • Mentor and provide technical direction to mid-level and junior developers.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 

·    Strong Experience designing and building embedded Linux-based software applications in C++
·    Embedded systems debugging, troubleshooting, and code-testing knowledge using debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multi-meters
·    Knowledge of software development life cycle, and good coding practices 
·    Embedded programming and interfacing embedded systems to host computers and peripherals, using common communications protocols (UART, SPI, QSPI, I2C, TCPIP)
·    Desire and ability to learn quickly and be part of a world-class team
·    Proficiency in systems-level programming, memory management, and concurrency.
·    Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) 

  • Experience with secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC).
  • Experience building tailored Linux OS’s (we use Yocto and Bitbake) and administering a Linux environment
  • Familiar with DevOps concepts, continuous integration, continuous deployment.
  • Experience developing secure solutions for embedded electronic RF systems (Radar, Electronic Warfare, Cellular, or other Wireless Technology)

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or equivalent military / industry experience
  • 10+ years of designing, implementing, building, integrate and testing Embedded software solutions in real time operating environments.
  • Software architecture experience, assessing, describing and implementing new software designs using industry standard design patterns

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.  

WHAT WE OFFER 
 
The pay range for this position is $145,300 - $217,900 per year.  

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.


 

 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • Health Insurance: Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Other Benefit: Pet Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave: Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO

Contribute to Our Success It’s not often you get the chance to change an industry by bringing truly revolutionary technology to market – technology that disrupts existing markets and creates vast new ones. It’s difficult and challenging work, but it’s also exciting, energizing, satisfying, and rewarding! We want to learn more and contribute more than ever before, and have fun while doing so. We want to do great things and be around great people. We want this to be the best job for each of us!  We keep the kitchen well-stocked with food, fruit, and drinks and there are monthly lunches, impromptu barbecues, and seasonal celebrations.  Are you hesitant to fill out an application because you may not fulfill all the requirements? Studies show women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they feel their background doesn’t align perfectly with the job description. At Echodyne, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and fair work environment. If you are interested in a position but your background isn’t a perfect match, we strongly encourage you to apply. Even if there isn’t an ideal role for you now, your application will be kept for future opportunities. The right role could be just around the corner!

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