Synapse ITS · 19 hours ago
Firmware Engineer
Plano,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSynapse ITS is focused on developing industry-leading traffic products that enhance safety for the visually impaired. The Firmware Engineer will be responsible for developing and supporting embedded software, managing the software system design cycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Digital SignageManufacturingRemote SensingTransportation
Responsibilities
Maintain and enhance embedded software for existing product lines
Own the embedded software system design cycle from requirements through launch and beyond
Design, develop, code, test, and debug embedded software
Integrate, verify, and validate new product designs and design changes
Perform design and code reviews
Interface with a cross-functional engineering team
Support the Tech Support team with intimate product knowledge
Contribute to a fun and innovative work environment
Work in an Agile environment using Atlassian toolset
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
5+ years' experience in embedded software development and writing C and/or assembly code for microcontrollers such as Microchip PIC, Freescale/NXP, ST, Cortex M3/M0 and Atmel
Mastery of C language programming as it pertains to an embedded environment
Strong understanding of computer architecture and embedded software development best practices, with significant experience in low level development and programming
Real time development experience with and without an RTOS
Knowledge of communication interfaces, such as SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, CAN, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet
Ability to read schematics to troubleshoot, debug and bring up new hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers and in-circuit emulators
Experience programming peripheral hardware at the register level
Working knowledge of C++
Working knowledge of IoT principles and methods
Familiarity with OOP design principles
Familiarity with various ARM architectures (e.g. Cortex M4, M7, etc.)
Familiarity with security basics (e.g. TrustZone, security certificates, etc.)
Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and follow-up skills
Solid problem-solving skills. Highly technical, quickly grasping how things work. Presents technical concepts, ideas, and information in terms that both engineers and non-engineers can understand
Motivated by continuous learning and development
Functions well in a small company/startup environment. (High visibility, accountability and development velocity)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and collaboratively with a cross functional team
Disciplined engineering approach
Differentiates value added activities from waste
Demonstrates systems thinking
Up to 20% travel required
Company
Synapse ITS
Synapse ITS is a transportation equipment manufacturing industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Vance Street Capital
2023-04-11Private Equity
Leadership Team
Chris Tsourides
Chief Executive Officer
Erik Pietersma
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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