Embedded Software Engineer (C++) - Kastle Systems

The property technology space is growing rapidly, and Kastle is leading the way. We are the leader in managed security, with a track record of introducing innovative technologies to serve over 460M square feet of real estate globally. Clients span the commercial and multifamily real estate, education, and construction industries and the customers they serve. Delivering a world class customer experience drives everything we do, and Kastle’s mission is to be our customers’ best service provider and to ensure that their security is the most effective, efficient, and convenient. Our integrated security solution, including access control, video, and remote video monitoring, significantly reduces costs and improves the critically important 24x7 performance for building owners, developers, and tenants. We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Falls Church, VA and help us grow our product offerings.

In this role, you will have an opportunity to contribute to our award-winning, highly available and distributed platform that is deployed on platforms ranging from microcontrollers, headless Linux IoT controllers, datacenters, and the AWS and Azure clouds. Our products work to keep people safe while adding convenience and providing excellent customer service to the building managers and enterprise customers that use our Security-As-A-Service platform. The successful candidate will be one who is looking to make a big impact in the company in which they join. This position will be building features into our brand new line of announced and unannounced hardware. Check out examples of our products and see them in action at Kastle Innovation.

In addition to a great work environment, we provide excellent benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision, 401K, Tuition/Training Assistance, BrightHorizons Lifestyle Assistance, Wellness Program, etc.). We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work with awards for being a Top Work Place with Top DE&I Practices! For more informaton about what it's like to work with us, please visit Kastle Careers.  

• Design, program, and write programs that run on IoT Linux (Headless) environments. Programs are written in a variety of languages, including C/C++, Python and shell scripting.
• Design, program, and integrate 32-bit microcontrollers (written in C/C++) and peripherals based on user requirements
• Tailor Open Source embedded RTOS environments (such as FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr) to suit the needs of the project
• Track issue progress in corporate issue tracking system (Confluence Cloud)
• Collaborate on and thoroughly document design decisions.
• Support field deployments of microcontrollers and peripherals. Diagnose faults and propose solutions to management.
• Work with QA to ensure adequate test coverage exists for projects. Develop test harnesses as needed to facilitate testing of individual hardware components.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining, and improving existing software and hardware
• Develop technical documentation to aid in support and future development

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar degree that provides a solid foundation in computer programming.
• 4+ years experience with IoT flavors of Linux (GUI-less)
• 3+ years experience with C++ in an embedded RTOS environment (preferably FreeRTOS or Zephyr)
• 2+ years experience with peripheral integration via various protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO)
• 2+ years experience in coding for serial/streaming protocols
• Excellent technical and problem-solving skills
• Teamwork skills
• Motivation
• Creativity and a willingness to learn
• Keen interest in technology
• Works well with moderate supervision
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, agile team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Preferred:

• Experience with TCP and UDP
• Experience developing interrupt-level drivers.
• Ability to comprehend electrical schematics and their implications to embedded software.
• Experience with developing products that utilize BLE and/or ISO 14443 (NFC)
• Understanding of asymmetric and symmetric cryptography.

At Kastle, we believe that diversity makes us stronger -  at work and in the world.  Kastle Systems International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable federal or state laws. For more information, please visit Kastle Careers. 

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