Position
Sr. Embedded Software Developer, Kent, WA
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for writing production‑level code
You will design, develop, and debug on embedded devices
You will be a part of designing and taking a product to market
You will participate in all project lifecycle phases, from design and code development through unit testing, documentation, and release
You will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand needs and translate into technical requirements
Qualifications
7+ years of experience with a focus in embedded software development
Strong experience with modern C++, 11 or higher, including the ability to communicate and implement object‑oriented class designs
Experience with developing on Linux Operating Systems is required; preferably a Debian based distribution
Experience developing automated unit tests and working with SDETs/QA to ensure product quality is required
Develops, debugs, and optimizes embedded software in C for microprocessor‑based systems, including low‑level drivers, hardware interfaces, and real‑time control logic
A bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent
Desired Skills
Experience with concurrency topics (e.g. threading and inter‑process communication), event loops, and asynchronous programming
Usage of lab tools such as oscilloscopes or serial analyzers to debug software, and the ability read electrical schematics
Knowledge with Jenkins Continuous Integration, Make and Google Test, Python, and/or Golang
Comprehensive understanding of data structures and algorithm topics
Experience with network programming topics (e.g. TCP, UDP, sockets, REST, etc.), Standard and BLE Bluetooth, and Wi‑Fi
Competent with interfacing application code with device drivers on Linux
Proficient with Linux kernel development, device trees, driver modification or backporting, bootloader customization, and/or Qt stack
Designs, deploys, and maintains resilient mesh networking systems, including node routing, self‑healing topologies, and low power wireless communication protocols
Develop and maintain cross‑platform applications using Qt (Qt Widgets/QML), including UI design, event‑driven architecture, and integration with underlying C++ modules
Strong understanding of Agile development
Who You Are
Self‑driven, results oriented developer who strives to write clean, modular and well commented code without taking short‑cuts and drives their software through the ‘final 10%' to take a product to market
Someone who enjoys taking initiative and seeing a task through from start to finish
Collaborate with an experienced and motivated team to create novel solutions to difficult problems
Benefits
Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co‑pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
Professional development
401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
22 days PTO
Parental leave
Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
See more benefits information here
Compensation
DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part‑time and full‑time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis
Pay range: $151,200 - $174,700 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid‑point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value
Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 11% and 17%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits
Equal Employment Opportunity
DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
It is DCI's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so too.
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