Pixels on Target LLC · 11 hours ago
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Pixels On Target LLC is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join their engineering team. In this role, you will design and develop embedded software for advanced thermal optic products, collaborating closely with hardware and systems teams to deliver high-performance solutions.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for advanced thermal optic and imaging systems
Implement and optimize camera and video pipelines, including device drivers and streaming performance
Develop and integrate Linux-based embedded systems, including BSPs, bootloaders, and board bring-up
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to integrate hardware and software
Debug and troubleshoot complex system-level issues involving hardware, drivers, and applications
Optimize systems for performance, latency, power consumption, and reliability
Contribute to architecture decisions, code reviews, and technical best practices
Support integration of AI/ML workloads on embedded platforms where applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in real-time or mission-critical systems
Strong experience with Embedded Linux (Yocto and/or Buildroot) and/or RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
Hands-on experience with device driver development, kernel-level programming, and hardware interfacing
Proficiency in C and C++; working knowledge of Python
Experience with board bring-up, BSP development, and bootloaders
Familiarity with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, and Ethernet integration
Strong hardware debugging skills using JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required due to the nature of our work
Preferred
Experience with Linux V4L2, camera control, and video streaming optimization
Knowledge of ISP pipelines, camera tuning, and image quality troubleshooting
Familiarity with GStreamer or similar multimedia frameworks
Experience with low-power optimization techniques (DVFS, power profiling)
Exposure to secure boot, OTA updates, and embedded security best practices
Experience integrating or optimizing AI/ML workloads on embedded processors or NPUs
Benefits
Hands-on work with cutting-edge thermal imaging and embedded systems
Close collaboration with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team
Opportunities to influence system architecture and product direction
Competitive compensation and impactful, real-world projects