Embedded Software Engineer

Department: Software

Report to: Software Engineering Manager

Who we are:

Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes. Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and non-white races in our community and industry.

Job Summary:

As an Embedded Software Engineer at Hellbender, you will have a key role in developing new products, including cameras and robotic sensors, from the ground up. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to generate innovative solutions to address unique issues on a wide variety of projects. The coding will consist of Real-Time/Object Oriented C, C++, Python and Zig development in an embedded Linux environment. An ideal candidate would have familiarity with Object-Oriented design methodologies and code analysis. United States veteran and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply at any experience level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Working on embedded platform software in a Linux-based environment.
• Writing event-driven and asynchronous applications primarily in C, C++ and Python.
• Writing software that communicates with and controls other devices over interfaces including CAN, UART, I2C, SPI and others
• Using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, multimeters, and other tools for electronic diagnostics

Qualifications, Skill, and Attributes

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
• 1-3 year’s experience of hands-on experience in embedded engineering is preferred, but new graduates familiar with embedded systems are invited to apply.
• Knowledge of SW product cycle
• Working experience using Linux
• Working experience with C, C++ and/or Python
• Good working knowledge of revision control and code review tools like Git
• Previous experience manipulating GPIO preferred
• Ability to read schematics and data sheets with hands-on experience debugging hardware platforms preferred
• Raspberry Pi and Arduino experience highly preferred
•  Strong documentation skills highly preferred
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills (written and verbal) is essential

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
• Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• Vision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families
• 7.5 weeks total Paid time off
• As needed PPE reimbursement, including things such as prescription safety glasses, steel toe boots, ESD smock.
• Hellbender Inc. Stock through our Equity Incentive Plan
• Profit Sharing (through 401k)
• Hybrid work environment & flexible work schedule

Work Location: UPARC Pittsburgh

Travel: No travel is required

Opportunity for advancement:

Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.