Firmware Engineer
Overview
The successful candidate will be instrumental writing firmware and different use-cases on camera. The candidate should contribute to brainstorming, problem solving and leverage AI tools to optimize the design and development lifecycle. S/he should be expert in device driver and application development on Linux platform. A deep understanding and expertise of computer vision is appreciated. A good knowledge of different AI / ML algorithms on computer vision such that s/he can make changes in the existing algorithms. Should have a good knowledge of developing EdgeAI applications meeting the computational constraints.
Responsibilities
· Develop robust, efficient firmware for embedded systems (e.g., bare-metal or RTOS-based) to initialize hardware, manage peripherals, and communicate with other systems.
· Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless operation between code and physical hardware.
· Proficiency in C, C++, Python
· Port new AI models on the platform for different requirements.
· Perform rigorous debugging using emulators and analyzers; validate system functionality via automated testing and simulation tools
· Create technical documentation for design, code, and validation procedures
· Understanding of processor architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS, NXP, TI, x86, NVIDIA, Accelerators)
· Expertise in interfacing with camera (IP Camera and Analog Camera)
· Leverage AI tools to accelerate time to market and enhance development validation efficiency.
· Working experience on AI accelerator
· Modem, Utilization of HW/CPU
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
· 5-10 years of experience
· Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
· Experience with source control, particularly with Git
· Able to understand schematic and board bring-up skill set
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment.
· Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
Nice to Have
· Experience in low-level compute infrastructures.
· Experience of working on Novatek Processor
· Experience with Linux Kernel and Device Driver development on Linux
Knowledge on RUST, AT Commands
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related field
- 5-10 years of professional experience
- Proficiency in C, C++, and Python
- Experience developing firmware for embedded systems, including bare-metal or RTOS-based systems
- Experience with Linux device drivers and application development
- Experience porting AI models and developing Edge AI applications
- Knowledge of computer vision and AI/ML algorithms
- Experience with processor architectures such as ARM, MIPS, NXP, TI, x86, or NVIDIA
- Experience interfacing with IP and analog cameras
- Experience working with AI accelerators
- Experience with Git or other source control systems
- Ability to understand schematics and perform board bring-up
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a global, cross-functional environment
- Experience with low-level compute infrastructures
- Experience working with Novatek processors
- Knowledge of Rust and AT Commands
What We Do
BusPatrol is a safety technology company with the mission of making the journey to and from school safer for children everywhere. BusPatrol’s School Bus Safety Program changes driver behavior and creates a culture of awareness and responsibility around school buses. In addition, it provides accessibility for school districts, cities and counties to modernize their entire school bus fleets by outfitting them with the latest stop-arm, route planning and route execution technology.
