Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Summary Description:
Syntiant Corp., a leader in the high-growth AI software and semiconductor solutions space, has entered into an agreement to acquire a large, multi-national sensor business with global revenues in excess of $250 million per year, and is looking for an experienced and talented Senior Embedded Software Engineer to take on a critical role with expansive responsibilities and play a leading role in enhancing the Machine Learning function in a growing organization.
The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be responsible for optimizing device control software and firmware to drive next-generation deep learning applications. This position will collaborate with in-house hardware and machine learning teams, as well as customers, to deliver high-performance, low-power solutions for real-world products.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and deploy production device control software and firmware for innovative deep learning chips in battery-powered devices including earbuds, wearables, phones, and computers.
- Work across audio, image, video, and multi-modal sensor fusion use cases.
- Collaborate with customer and in-house hardware and machine learning teams on a wide range of deep learning applications.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience Required:
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
- Strong C and Python programming skills.
- Experience in firmware development in a bare-metal environment.
- Ability to debug issues across the embedded software stack using GDB, oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, etc.
- Prior experience with SPI, I2C, and other communication protocols.
- Experience in HiFi3/4/5 development is a plus.
- Hardware/software modeling and co-simulation experience is a plus.
- Willingness to dive deep into the stack to root cause and resolve software issues.
- Strong fundamentals in modern software development practices, including Git, continuous integration, automated testing, and GitLab.
- Must be a team player with excellent problem-solving skills.
About Syntiant:
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Syntiant Corp. is a leader in delivering hardware and software solutions for edge AI deployment. The company’s purpose-built silicon and hardware-agnostic models are being deployed globally to power edge AI speech, audio, sensor and vision applications across a wide range of consumer and industrial use cases, from earbuds to automobiles. Syntiant’s advanced chip solutions merge deep learning with semiconductor design to produce ultra-low-power, high performance, deep neural network processors. Syntiant also provides compute-efficient software solutions with proprietary model architectures that enable world-leading inference speed and minimized memory footprint across a broad range of processors. The company is backed by several of the world’s leading strategic and financial investors including Intel Capital, Microsoft’s M12, Applied Ventures, Bosch Ventures, the Amazon Alexa Fund, and Atlantic Bridge Capital. More information on the company can be found by visiting www.syntiant.com.
One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base pay for this role is targeted to be between $180,000 - $230,000. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to previous experience and skills acquired prior to joining Syntiant, cost of living in the assigned work location, assigned schedule, and salaries of similarly situated peers at the company. It is to be expected that candidates will come to us with different sets of skills and experiences and therefore will be paid at different points in the stated range. We recognize that the person(s) we select for hire may be less experienced or more experienced than the role as posted; if this is the case, any updates to available salary ranges will be communicated with candidates during the recruitment process.
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Join Syntiant Corp. as a Senior Embedded Software Engineer and immerse yourself in the exciting world of AI software and semiconductor solutions! With our recent acquisition of a leading multinational sensor business, we’re on the lookout for a talented individual who is ready to make a significant impact on our extensive array of deep learning applications. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, your key responsibility will be optimizing device control software and firmware, driving the next generation of deep learning applications across various battery-powered devices like earbuds, wearables, and smartphones. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with our in-house hardware and machine learning teams, engaging directly with customers to create high-performance, low-power solutions that tackle real-world challenges. Your expertise in programming with C and Python will be essential as you develop production software for innovative deep learning chips, working across diverse sectors ranging from audio to multi-modal sensor fusion. If you hold a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, have substantial experience in embedded software development, and a genuine passion for cutting-edge technology, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Embrace the chance to work within a fast-growing company recognized for producing transformative AI deployment solutions, all while playing a crucial role in shaping the future of technology at Syntiant Corp. Your insights and skills will be invaluable as we continue to push boundaries and revolutionize the industry!
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Syntiant Corp. is a leader in moving artificial intelligence and machine learning from the cloud to edge devices.
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