Software Engineer III

Onsite in Redmond.
Max BR of $142.99 Hourly.
3-5 years of experience required.
BS required, MS preferred.

Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled software engineer to work on hardware integration and automation projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working with consumer electronics, firmware, and lab test equipment such as cameras, motion stages, and 6-dof manufacturing robots.
As a software engineer, you will be responsible for integrating all of these components and building scalable and reusable systems that allow for easy software updates and component swaps. In addition, you will be responsible for developing software that automates hardware systems to enable data collection. This will require a strong understanding of hardware components and firmware, as well as programming skills in languages such as C and Python.

A successful candidate will also have strong testing and debugging skills to ensure software operates as expected and hardware components are integrated properly. You will need to be able to gather requirements from stakeholders, develop software that meets those requirements, and ensure that the software operates as expected through thorough testing and debugging. Strong communication skills are essential for success in this role, as you will be working closely with cross-functional teams and providing updates on project status.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
Strong programming skills in languages such as C and Python
Experience working with hardware components and interfacing with firmware
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong testing and debugging skills
Requirements gathering skills
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

Setting up and maintaining data collection SW
Building abstractions for hardware, and scaling solutions to many different types of hardware
C & Python debugging, understand different kinds of error analysis and communicate with other Research Engineers and Scientists.
Writing SW that interfaces with HW.
Design and execute experiments to validate product quality and investigate HW/SW issues.
Design and commission automation procedures for experiments.
Perform device calibration with proprietary equipment.
Commission and operate complex measurement and test equipment
Documentation of various processes and techniques with help from the core team.

Qualifications (preferred)

Experience with real time data pipelines, such as moving high resolution images from cameras
Experience with interfacing with HW, such as a Raspberry Pi
Statistical data analysis and visualization
Robot control or mechatronics experience. In particular:
Controlling linear motion stages
Controlling robot arms
Knowledge about camera optics and acquisition settings
Experience with VR or AR systems

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.