Embedded Software Engineer I

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Embedded Software Engineer I at Gentex creates software code to meet product requirements. This position requires interfacing with all groups within the company to develop, track, debug, and test products that fulfill the customer's needs.

Location: This position requires on-site work at Gentex facilities. This role is not eligible for remote work.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Execution of full development lifecycle including Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Software Detailed Design, Unit Test Development, Integration Test Development, Embedded Software Development, Software Unit Verification and Validation.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams inclusive of Hardware, Mechanical, Product, Software Project Engineering and System Engineering.
• Implement new features for Gentex embedded platforms, including, but not limited to, bringing up new cameras, SoC’s, sensors, chipsets and other driver development.
• Participate in code reviews, estimation and planning meetings.
• Active involvement in process improvement and software compliance activities.
• Identify, triage and resolve challenging hardware/software issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Attention to detail - Ensuring information is complete and accurate; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Problem solving - Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution. 
• Communicating effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding, considering the unique needs of different audiences.
• Fostering teamwork - Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Maintaining a high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.
   

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Detailed, ongoing, current knowledge of electronics components and systems.
• High proficiency in C, assembly languages, and real time operating systems.
• In-depth knowledge of embedded systems.
• Requires a person who is highly motivated and demonstrates good communication and people skills.
• Must be able to balance multiple responsibilities and have strong multi-tasking skills.

WHAT WILL HELP

• 2+ years of technical experience in all phases of software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in C++ languages.
• Strong Linux Experience.
• Experience working on video, audio, signal processing and compression.
• Experience working on Camera development and Image Signal Processing.
• Experience working on Wi-Fi and BLE.
• Familiarity with tools like Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, JIRA, Azure DevOps etc.
• Familiarity with Agile processes.
• Familiarity with static analysis tools, code coverage metrics and unit test generation.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

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Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at recruiting@gentex.com. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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