[Remote] Embedded Software Engineer at Shift5

Roslyn, New York, United States

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Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in embedded systems / low-level software development
Experience with systems programming languages: C, C++, or Rust (preferred)
Experience with scripting languages: Python, Bash, etc
Experience with tooling to build custom embedded Linux distributions: Yocto, Buildroot
Experience with Git or similar version control, and CI/CD automation
Experience with low-level software and firmware debugging tools: GDB, JTAG
Linux kernel driver development experience (a plus)
RTL design and simulation experience (preferably VHDL) (a plus)
FPGA IDEs (Libero, Vivado, Quartus, or similar) and TCL experience (a plus)
Familiarity with oscilloscopes and FPGA internal logic analyzers (a plus)
Familiarity with CAN, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, and other serial protocols (a plus)
Familiarity with DSP techniques and real-time implementation (a plus)

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and maintain real-time embedded software for custom Linux-based hardware platforms
Design and implement low-level hardware interface layers: memory-mapped register access, DMA transfer, and efficient hardware/software communication protocols
Write and maintain Linux kernel drivers and userspace APIs for custom hardware, ensuring robust integration and performance
Profile, analyze, and tune embedded software for low-latency, high-throughput, high-reliability data acquisition and processing
Investigate hardware, firmware, and software issues and understand the interactions between each layer
Write comprehensive unit, functional, and integration tests
Document designs, data flows, hardware and software interfaces
Lead and participate in rigorous code review and hardware/software interface specification processes
Support bring-up and troubleshooting of new hardware platforms, including board-level debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Collaborate closely with hardware, FPGA, and data analytics teams to define requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions

Skills

Shift5

Observability platform for operational technology

About Shift5

Shift5 offers an observability platform that focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics for operational technology (OT) in defense and transportation sectors. The platform collects and analyzes data from onboard systems, such as buses and weapon systems, and is protocol-agnostic, allowing it to adapt to various data communication protocols. By providing real-time insights, Shift5 helps clients improve safety, maintenance scheduling, and threat detection. The company's goal is to enable better decision-making to enhance the reliability and performance of their fleets.

Kansas City, MissouriHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$104.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Risks

Emerging OT cybersecurity startups could threaten Shift5's market share.

Rapid evolution of cyber threats may outpace Shift5's technological capabilities.

Economic downturns could lead to reduced budgets for cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiation

Shift5 offers a protocol-agnostic platform adaptable to any data communication protocol.

The company provides real-time, data-driven insights for defense and transportation sectors.

Shift5's platform enhances safety, availability, and resilience of operational technology assets.

Upsides

Growing demand for cybersecurity in transportation due to rising cyber threats.

Increased interest in predictive maintenance technologies to reduce costs and improve reliability.

U.S. Department of Defense's focus on cybersecurity presents opportunities for Shift5.

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