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Pivotal Systems · 4 months ago

Embedded Software Engineer - Platform & Firmware

Fremont, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

Pivotal Systems is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer (Platform & Firmware) to design, develop, and test software that interfaces directly with hardware in embedded systems. The role involves foundational software development including drivers, bootloaders, and firmware, with a focus on optimizing performance and collaborating with hardware teams.

IndustrialManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop Low-Level Software: Write and maintain firmware, bootloaders, and device drivers for embedded hardware platforms

Optimize Performance: Ensure code efficiency and performance on resource-constrained systems (limited memory, CPU, power)

Hardware-Software Integration: Collaborate with hardware teams to validate and troubleshoot system-level issues

Debug and Test: Use tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit debuggers to identify and resolve issues at the hardware/software boundary

System Resource Management: Implement low-level system features such as power management, memory allocation, and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)

Qualification

C programmingC++ programmingAssembly languageMicrocontrollersReal-time operating systemsDevice driver developmentLow-level debugging toolsAnalytical skills’s degreeEtherCAT technologyCAN ecosystem SoftwareEmbedded LinuxPLC familiarityProblem-solving skills

Required

Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly language for embedded development

Strong understanding of microcontrollers, processors, and memory management

Experience with device trees, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and device driver development

Skilled in using low-level debugging tools: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, ICE, etc

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex hardware/software integration issues

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Preferred

Experience with EtherCAT technology

CAN ecosystem Software: DeviceNet or CANopen stacks

Embedded Linux Platform Software: Device tree, init/system services, userspace daemons, kernel

Diagnostic tooling: Python utilities for log parsing and packet/trace inspection

PLC familiarity: (software and hardware)

Company

Pivotal Systems

Pivotal Systems provides process matching solutions for the semiconductor industry.

Founded in 2003

Fremont, California, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.pivotalsys.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$48.92M

Key Investors

Firsthand Technology Value Fund

2018-07-02IPO

2016-09-01Series D

2015-08-31Convertible Note

Leadership Team

Kevin M. Hill

Chief Executive Officer

Ron Warrington

Chief Financial Officer

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