<p>The mission of the Software Engineer is to design, develop, and maintain embedded software that enables Clear Align's advanced EO/IR imaging and sensing systems. This role contributes directly to system performance, reliability, and compliance by delivering high-quality software solutions across the full product lifecycle.</p> <p>Essential Duties & Responsibilities</p> <p>In Your First Year You Will (What Success Looks Like)</p> <p>0-90 Days - Technical Immersion & Codebase Familiarization</p> <ul> <li>Learn Clear Align's software architectures, development tools, and coding standards. </li><li>Review existing embedded software designs and documentation. </li><li>Set up development environments and become proficient with source control and bug tracking tools. </li><li>Support debugging and testing of embedded software under guidance. </li><li>Collaborate with hardware and systems engineering teams. </li></ul> <p>By 6 Months - Independent Development & Integration</p> <ul> <li>Independently design, develop, and debug embedded software components. </li><li>Participate actively in peer code reviews and design discussions. </li><li>Integrate software with hardware platforms and validate new product features. </li><li>Support software QA, optimization, and production issues. </li><li>Maintain clear documentation for software designs and changes. </li></ul> <p>By 12 Months - Technical Contribution, Mentorship & Reliability</p> <ul> <li>Deliver robust, production-ready embedded software solutions. </li><li>Review code and designs for compliance with requirements and specifications. </li><li>Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices. </li><li>Improve software performance, reliability, and maintainability. </li><li>Support system-level testing and fielded product troubleshooting. </li></ul> <p>How You Know You Are Winning</p> <ul> <li>Embedded software meets functional and performance requirements. </li><li>Defects are identified and resolved efficiently. </li><li>Software integrates smoothly with hardware and system components. </li><li>Code quality and documentation meet Clear Align standards. </li><li>Engineering teams rely on your technical contributions. </li></ul> <p>Position Requirements</p> <p>Who You Are (Core Strengths & Competencies)</p> <ul> <li>Strong embedded software developer. </li><li>Detail-oriented with disciplined coding practices. </li><li>Effective communicator within interdisciplinary teams. </li><li>Analytical problem solver. </li><li>Collaborative mentor and team contributor. </li></ul> <p>Must-Have Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. </li><li>Professional experience in software engineering. </li><li>Experience with embedded systems and Linux kernel/driver development. </li><li>Proficiency in C, C++, and Python. </li><li>Strong documentation and writing skills. </li><li>U.S. Person with eligibility for a DoD security clearance. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Extras</p> <ul> <li>Experience with Xilinx or Intel FPGA SoCs. </li><li>Experience with GStreamer pipelines. </li><li>Familiarity with source control and bug tracking tools. </li><li>Experience supporting production software environments. </li></ul>