Remote Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Description:

• Bluesight is seeking an Embedded Systems Software Engineer to join the Kit Check inventory management engineering team.
• The role involves leading the design and execution of key firmware initiatives and collaborating with the RFID engineer.
• Responsibilities include working on projects related to containerization, web apps, hardware, and scanning stations.
• The engineer will design integrations with APIs and third-party systems.
• The position requires spending 50% of the time on Linux-based custom firmware systems and testing, and 50% on Rails backend development.
• The engineer will write and test low-level code for Kit Check’s Scanners and embedded systems.
• The role involves writing code primarily in Java and Ruby, and reading code in JavaScript (NodeJS Express), Python, SQL, and C/C#.
• The engineer will implement drivers for RFID Scanners in QA, Staging, and Production Environments.
• The position includes driving device security by extending the boot chain and managing firmware lifecycles remotely.
• The work environment supports continuous builds, unit testing, memory-safe code, and a constructive code-review process.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in a Software Engineer role is required.
• Advanced experience in writing code in C/C++, SQL, Python, and Java is necessary.
• Candidates must have advanced experience working on embedded systems, microcontrollers, and firmware development.
• Knowledge of device, sensor, and physical-layer interfacing is required.
• A working knowledge of HTTP and SSH protocols is necessary.
• Professional experience in a Linux-specific environment is required.
• A conceptual understanding of device-to-device communication is needed.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (or comparable experience) is required.
• Familiarity with new hardware and experience with hardware communications protocols is necessary; RFID experience is optional.
• Experience working in remote teams is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers an opportunity to solve problems of scale, performance, and user experience.
• There is room for creativity and trust in the engineer's sense of ownership.
• A dedicated budget for training and career development is provided.
• The chance to help redefine possibilities in healthcare software is available.
• Employees will work with motivated coworkers who are eager to learn and share knowledge.
• The company offers a competitive salary, unlimited vacation days, generous insurance coverage, and a 401k program with a company match.
• Bluesight promotes a fun, collaborative culture.