Job Description
At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders. This is a fully remote contractor position for Latin American individuals currently living in Latin America.
About our client
Is a US based company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of products for audio recording in the music, film, digital streaming, and voice-over industries. Based in Santa Monica, CA, and was founded in 1985.
About the role
As a Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer you will play a meaningful role in the development of Apogee’s next generation products, working closely with hardware and software designers as part of a small and agile design team.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a real-time audio platform on Linux.
- Assist with board bring-up for custom hardware.
- Help develop prototypes to prove key design concepts and identify technical constraints early.
- Collaborate with audio application developers to optimize driver performance and overall system efficiency.
- Work alongside hardware engineers to ensure proper integration of hardware peripherals and physical interfaces in custom hardware designs.
Skills
- 5+ years professional experience in software development and embedded systems engineering
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Must have strong Linux kernel/driver level development experience
- Strong C and C++ background
- Understand optimizations and design trade-offs needed for real-time development
- Experience with ARM and developing for SOC devices, Altera SOCs a plus
- Low level programming of peripherals and interfaces, and experience with a variety of embedded MCU devices and toolsets desirable
- Basic understanding of audio recording, digital audio workstation software, and audio interface hardware a plus
- Audio application development or signal processing experience a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Hard working, enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work independently and on a team
Working Hours
- From Monday to Friday, 9AM to 6PM PST.
Perks - What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary in USD.
- Remote Work.
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