Remote Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Sensors and Displays

Description:

• Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing augmented reality technology that blends digital content with the real world.
• The company seeks a Staff Embedded Software Engineer specializing in sensors and displays to design, optimize, and develop device drivers and systems for an exceptional user experience.
• The role involves working on systems with strict timing requirements, handling high workloads, and making critical technical decisions that influence product direction.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and testing drivers on bare-metal, real-time OS, and in the Linux kernel for hardware peripherals.
• The engineer will debug timing issues, race conditions, memory problems, and hardware issues using tools like GDB, JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Algorithm, Graphics, and Android middleware is essential.
• The engineer will also design, develop, and test system services, APIs, and inter-process communications, as well as develop extensive tests to validate drivers, product features, and system functionality.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in embedded software development and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python is required.
• Expertise in real-time OS and embedded software techniques and practices is necessary.
• Experience in Linux and Android operating systems, including kernel driver development, is essential.
• Hands-on experience developing peripheral drivers over interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB is required.
• Candidates should have experience with bootloaders and optimizing bootloader procedures.
• Strong cross-functional debugging skills using software and lab equipment like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers are needed.

Benefits:

• Magic Leap offers a discretionary bonus, equity, and a fully comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• The US base salary range for this position is $120,000—$170,000 USD, determined by role, level, and location.