Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Sidekiq Platform - Rolling Meadows, IL

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.

For more information, visit https://epiqsolutions.com

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.