Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Who are we?

Our Client is a leading player and pioneer in the audio-visual industry. Our product and solutions power creativity, collaboration, and engagement. They make award-winning, innovative, and reliable audio-visual hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions. We believe that technology can amplify the human experience and help people reach their potential. Enterprise companies, schools, universities, governments, and military end-users trust and rely upon our technologies in more than 100 countries across six continents worldwide. From AVSM to advanced cloud-based communication, collaboration and control solutions, our Client creates audio visual experiences that are more engaging, more inclusive and more connected than ever before.

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Embedded Software Developer to join our dynamic Engineering Team. This position will be based out of the greater Boston, Massachusetts area, and work on a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

This position will report directly to the Vice President, Engineering, and have overall ownership of the  embedded Linux software application development for audio and video over IP products, as well as responsibility to provide technical influence and leadership on the development and design of new and existing applications for specialized audio and video hardware products.

What will your job look like?

- Key owner of the overall embedded Linux software application development for our audio and video over IP products.

- Provide technical leadership on the latest audio and video encoding standards.

- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers and device driver developers to ensure seamless integration and functionality of custom hardware solutions.

- Contribute significantly to the design and development of new AV/IP products, shaping the direction of future offerings.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and hardware issues, ensuring optimal system performance.

- Stay informed on the latest trends and technologies in embedded systems, audio and video processing, and Linux development.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in embedded Linux software development including device drivers, applications with special device driver support, and deep Linux system management including inet.d and system.d.

- Proven track record of developing real-time user-level applications and custom software solutions for embedded systems.

- Expert with C/C++ and very good experience with many other languages including PHP and Python.

- Solid background with the IP protocols and Linux-based IP networked applications. This includes secure communications with TLS, certificates and related C++ Linux programming.

- Must have strong interpersonal skills, ability to collaborate within a small team, and communicate tactfully in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

- Availability to work a hybrid schedule (three days required in office)

- Detailed understanding of at least video over HDMI; resolution, detailed timing, color space, color encoding and solid understanding of EDID.

- Experience with audio/video standards, including MPEG, MPEG transport stream, JPEG2K, AC3, AAC and streaming protocols. Ideally experience with using hardware acceleration of these protocols.

- Experience with open-source audio/video applications like ffmpeg or gstreamer.

- Working understanding of audio and video transport stream time-synchronization, ideally working knowledge of PTP.

- Experience with Linux device driver development and system bring-up for specialized hardware.

- Ability to contribute to both hardware definition and software design and implementation.

- Experience using Salesforce, CRM or other similar platforms and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Email, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

A big advantage:

- Experience with Android appliance development is a strong plus.

- Knowledge of other interface standards such as Display Port and SDI a plus.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Birddog Talent, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

Company Description

Here is the value of working with our firm and getting access to the hottest jobs on the market:

Access to job openings: Our firm often has access to job openings that are not advertised publicly. We have relationships with employers and can connect candidates to opportunities that may not be available otherwise.

Industry expertise: Our firm specializes in certain industries, which means we have a deep understanding of the job market and the skills and qualifications needed for specific roles. We can provide guidance and advice on job searches, resume writing, and interview preparation.

Time-saving: Job searching can be a time-consuming process. Our firm can help save time by matching you with opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.

Professional network: Our firm has a vast network of contacts within our respective industries. We can leverage these contacts to help you make connections and potentially find job opportunities.

Negotiation: Our firm can help negotiate job offers, including salary, benefits, and other perks. We can also provide guidance on employment contracts and other legal documents.

Overall, working with our firm can provide a range of benefits for you, as the job seeker. Birddog is here to help with your hunt!

Company Description

Here is the value of working with our firm and getting access to the hottest jobs on the market:\r\n\r\nAccess to job openings: Our firm often has access to job openings that are not advertised publicly. We have relationships with employers and can connect candidates to opportunities that may not be available otherwise.\r\n\r\nIndustry expertise: Our firm specializes in certain industries, which means we have a deep understanding of the job market and the skills and qualifications needed for specific roles. We can provide guidance and advice on job searches, resume writing, and interview preparation.\r\n\r\nTime-saving: Job searching can be a time-consuming process. Our firm can help save time by matching you with opportunities that align with your skills, experience, and career goals.\r\n\r\nProfessional network: Our firm has a vast network of contacts within our respective industries. We can leverage these contacts to help you make connections and potentially find job opportunities.\r\n\r\nNegotiation: Our firm can help negotiate job offers, including salary, benefits, and other perks. We can also provide guidance on employment contracts and other legal documents.\r\n\r\nOverall, working with our firm can provide a range of benefits for you, as the job seeker. Birddog is here to help with your hunt!

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