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About SiLC:

SiLC is a deep-tech company with an immediate opening for a full time on-site Embedded Systems Engineer to be part of a dynamic team focused on building revolutionary 4D sensing products. This person will be responsible for the design, development, optimization, and testing of real-time digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for an FMCW LiDAR system. The candidate is required to have an established background in electronics and embedded systems and a working knowledge of digital signal processing concepts. The candidate should also have strong communication skills as he or she will interface with our development team leads and senior management, as well as our exceptional team of hardware design engineers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

- Drive the development of FMCW LiDAR features in C, in collaboration with our hardware and photonics teams
- Implement and optimize firmware for ARM-based microcontrollers and SoCs
- Conduct system-level feature validation by designing targeted experiments and analyzing results to identify root causes
- Conduct comprehensive characterization and testing on new development boards
- Interface with various sensors and peripheral devices using standard communication protocols
- Troubleshoot and debug both software and hardware issues
- Contribute to and maintain our existing codebase
- Participate in code reviews/technical discussions
- Document code and create design specifications, test plans, and user manuals




- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

Qualifications
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, preferably with a minimum of 5/3/0 years of industry experience, respectively
- Strong programming skills in C (embedded) and Python/Matlab (simulation/hardware- in-the-loop testing)
- Basic understanding of computer architecture fundamentals and operating systems
- Understanding of DSP concepts and ability to efficiently implement signal processing algorithms on embedded systems
- Understanding of common communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
- Experience with hardware debugging tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators)
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Strong data analysis skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Nice to Have
- Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers (e.g., STM32)
- Hands-on experience with SoC FPGAs
- Experience with DSP chips and vector processing
- Proficiency with Bash scripting
- Experience with Linux-based development/RTOS
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Experience with reading PCB schematics
- Being able to adopt knowledge and skills across a wide domain, from photonics, optics, to electronics and software development, in a short time frame

Salary Range: $110K-$150K + equity, depending on skillset and level of experience

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