Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Sidekiq Platform - Rolling Meadows, IL
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Epiq Solutions
Description:
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Epiq Solutions develops cutting-edge software-defined radio (SDR) products and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance for maritime, land, air, and space domains. With 15 years serving government and commercial enterprise customers and 25K+ devices fielded to date, Epiq Solutions is a trusted partner with a proven heritage of delivering open architecture products in radically small form factors where time-to-market, cost, and performance are critical for mission success.
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JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join our team and contribute to the integration and development of embedded C/C++ drivers, libraries, and components into our SDR platforms. In addition, you will implement and maintain APIs using various standards (RESTful, MORA, CMOSS, etc.) to enable end-user configuration, control, and status monitoring of the radios. Applicants should be comfortable with the full SW design and implementation flow including contributing to automated testing and CI/CD workflows. This position involves close collaboration with a cross functional engineering team to deliver value to the end customer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new radio features and add support for new radio products.
* Decompose high-level goals/requirements into the detailed software components and interfaces needed to achieve the desired result.
* Deliver reliable and accurate estimates for development efforts.
* Promote and implement best practices in software design, development, testing, and documentation.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the development lifecycle.
* Develop applications on embedded Linux systems, using tools such as GCC, GDB, make/cmake, docker, Jenkins, and rpm/deb packaging.
* Debug Linux kernel space device drivers and the user space libraries that interface with them.
* Expand automated test coverage of codebase with signal in the loop control of external test equipment including USB/ethernet-enabled RF switches, attenuators, signal generators, and vector signal analyzers.
* Support technical investigations and address customer technical questions.
* Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers to promote best practices.
* Document technical specifications, design patterns, and development processes.
Requirements:
REQUIRED SKILLS
* Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science or equivalent experience in software development
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development specializing in ARM-based Linux embedded sensors and systems
* Proficiency in C/C++ library and application development
* Proficiency in GoLang for service/API development
* Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
* Experience with Python for scripting, tooling, and test automation
* Familiarity with build systems and CI/CD workflows (Docker, Bitbucket, Jenkins, etc.)
* Hands-on experience working with memory-mapped I/O and hardware register interfaces
* Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems, preferably Debian
* Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
* Self motivated with exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
* Willingness to mentor junior engineers.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with a cross functional team of engineers.
* Eligibility to work on Federal contracts which require US Citizenship
PREFERRED SKILLS
* Experience with AMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC or similar platforms.
* Exposure to software-defined radio (SDR) systems.
* Familiarity with high-performance embedded designs.
* Understanding of secure API practices and network protocols.
* Familiarity with SOSA standards including VITA49/MORA
BENEFITS
* Join a successful and growing company investing in our future success
* Flexible work hours
* Generous vacation policy
* Paid five-week sabbatical every five years
* 401(k) matching
* Health, dental, vision insurance
* Life, short and long-term disability insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Wellness reimbursement
* Charitable Giving Company Match
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance
* Fun, laid-back culture and rewarding work!
Epiq Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Compensation details: 90000-145000 Yearly Salary
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- Location:
- Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
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