C Embedded Software Engineer
Team Summary
Our embedded software engineering team's mission is to craft reliable, high-performance solutions that reach millions of homes worldwide within the home security market.
The team's established approach emphasizes comprehensive testing, rigorous security standards, and close collaboration with hardware engineering, product management, and customer support teams. We pride ourselves on writing clean, maintainable code and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and technical excellence.
Job Summary
We're seeking a skilled C/C++ Embedded Engineer to take ownership of critical software components in our devices. This role involves maintaining existing products through comprehensive debugging and bug fixing, as well as developing innovative new features.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality embedded software in C/C++ for camera-based security devices.
- Debug and resolve complex software, hardware, and network connectivity issues across the entire software stack.
- Develop new features and improve existing codebases for the product line.
- Optimize software performance for resource-constrained embedded environments.
- Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to team members.
- Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with QA teams to develop comprehensive testing strategies.
- Document software designs, APIs, libraries, and troubleshooting procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
- 5 + years C proficiency (embedded, bare-metal, and RTOS environments).
- 3 + years of experience in embedded development.
- Understanding of multi-core architectures and inter-core communication (IPC, mailbox, shared memory).
- Proficiency in the full SDLC, including professional engineering practices like Git, CMake, code reviews, and continuous integration.
- Hands-on experience with hardware troubleshooting and debugging tools (Hardware debugging via JTAG).
- Experience with protocols: UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO.
- Excellent communication skills for technical discussions and documentation, with a collaborative mindset for cross-functional team environments.
- CI/CD (Jenkins) and static analysis (Coverity).
- Good written and spoken English.
Nice to have
- Experience with C++ (17 standart).
- Experience using AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and code quality.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of complex projects.
We offer multiple benefits that include
- The environment of equal opportunities, transparent and value-based corporate culture, and an individual approach to each team member
- Competitive compensation and perks
- Opportunity to receive a Performance Bonus for your individual achievements and a Loyalty Bonus recognizing your dedication to the company
- Gig-contract
- 21 paid vacation days per year, paid public holidays according to Ukrainian legislation
- Development opportunities like corporate courses, knowledge hubs, and free English classes as well as educational leaves
- Medical insurance is provided from day one. Sick leaves and medical leaves are available
- Free meals, fruits, and snacks when working in the office.
5+ years C proficiency in embedded, bare-metal, RTOS; 3+ years embedded development; multi-core architectures, IPC, UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO; Git, CMake, CI/CD, Jenkins, Coverity; JTAG debugging; good English.
Key Responsibilities
- developing embedded software
- debugging complex issues
- conducting code reviews
Skills & Tools
C, C++, Git, CMake, Jenkins, Coverity, JTAG, UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO
Job Details
- Category: Software Development
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time, Contract
- Workplace: Remote — Kyiv or Lviv or Ukraine
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
About SQUAD
A technology company developing embedded software for home security devices. — Industry: Information Technology