Embedded Software Engineer

Devward is an early-stage startup with the goal to make buildings greener, safer and far more intelligent. Our long-term vision is to contribute to the world by providing technology that can help increase energy efficiency, make indoor spaces and homes healthier, safer and more intelligent.

We are currently validating a new product concept called Smart RoomHub, targeted to buildings with its own HVAC system and intending to improve energy consumption, create a healthier environment and provide data collections to help businesses. The work principle is simple, a multi-sensor system with on-device AI capable of learning, analysing and understanding occupancy behaviour .

We are now looking for an Embedded and Linux engineer that is going to help the research and development of our technology to help shape the company and upcoming products. We are an early-stage startup, which means that your work will have a great impact on how to move forward. You will work in a cross-functional, dynamic team, and will have the opportunity to achieve great personal and career growth.

Why Devward?

Devward was not only founded with the idea of creating great products. It was also founded with the idea of helping people, creating a space for personal and professional growth, a place that allows you to integrate both your private and professional lives. Our philosophy is simple, a company should not only focus on making profit, but also on looking after its people.

Who you are

• Open-minded
• Engaged and committed
• Easy going
• Respectful
• A leader but also a team-player
• An entrepreneur
• Creative, analytical and proactive in your problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Translate concepts and requirements into design.
• Develop firmware, middleware and user applications, usually based on C/C++ and Python .
• Write device drivers for the embedded Linux and RTOS.
• Develop and automate builds and test strategies.
• Participate in internal research to improving our product and enable desire features.
• Build, maintain and customize clean base embedded linux images and support packages for our hardware to provide additional functionality, e.g. software updates, security, and optimization.

Qualifications

• MSc or BSc level in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or equivalent level of knowledge.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient programming with C/C++ and Python in a Linux environment.
• Experience in Embedded Linux and embedded RTOS.
• Experience in microprocessor architectures and peripherals such SPI, I2C, USB, RS232, CAN, Internet, PWM, ADC, etc.
• Comfortable with wireless protocols such as Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread and Lora.
• Comfortable with Linux internals and sysadmin knowledge (configuring a linux system).
• Comfortable with building and bootloading linux images (e.g. uboot, buildroot).
• Understanding of structured software development processes (code reviews, version control, unit test development, on-hardware test & debugging).
• Experience working with open source communities and licences.
• Good experience/knowledge of Git.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Jira and Scrum methodology.
• An active security clearance.
• Experience with Docker containers is a plus.