“Firmware developer at AlkoSens”

Open application for post of “Firmware developer at AlkoSens”

Application deadline: July 10 2016  

Job duration: 5 months Start date: immediate

Job Description

Come join us in our journey to build innovative technology and solution to make roads safer by unique sensor technology.

We are creating an innovative solution to save millions of lives around the world using our smart sensor technology to prevent drunk driving!

As a Firmware developer you will be developing AlkoSens products which are related to automation and interlock systems in cars, trucks and buses. Our proof of concept is currently under development a We are looking for a dedicated developer who can be a crucial part of our multi-talented team.

Roles and responsibilities:

The tasks will be varying, including design and implementation of facial recognition, detection and image matching on target platforms like Raspberry, Edison etc. You will be working with the CTO in  languages C, C++, Python, VHDL, Image processing, signal processing and Microcontroller architecture. We work agile with open source technologies.

Your main tasks :

1. Implement facial recognition, detection and matching algorithms on the microcontrollers using any open source technology.
2. Integration of alcohol sensors with the current prototype.
3. Control of image sensors and understand performance of Microcontrollers.

Apart from your passion for embedded systems we believe that you have

• Have knowledge of languages like C++/ Java, Python
• Are flexible to adapt to new Microcontrollers
• Have good communication skills and
• Are a team player with passion for travelling globally

Working with AlkoSens

AlkoSens is an early stage tech startup located at Stockholm, supported by KTH Innovation and Student Incubator. AlkoSens wants to create a technology which will help the transportation safety by preventing drunk driving.

One person is killed every half-hour and every other minute a person is seriously injured. There is an urgent need of action for Zero Tolerance towards drunk-driving.  AlkoSens aims at developing efficient ways with smart applications for automobiles to provide solutions with biometric authentication systems. We aim to measure Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) using a Breathalyzer integrated to Biometric sensors and Alcohol Sniffers. Uniqueness lies in monitoring the driver in real-time with biometric authentication right from the start of the vehicle till the end of driving.

We believe in working hard and playing and having fun much harder.

What have been our highlights of the year?

– Recently received funding from KTH Innovation to build our alpha prototype

– AlkoSens has successfully completed 3 Month fellowship programme at SSES (Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship)

– Successfully completed STING Health TEST DRIVE 2016.

– Participated at Venture Cup Idea Phase and Business Plan Phase 2016

Ultimate goal of 2016 is to develop our first functioning solutions and validate it in both India and Sweden by September 2016.

Contact us at [email protected]