Software Engineer, Embedded Systems and Signal Processing
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Snap Lab is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.
At Snap Lab in Paris, we develop Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology to revolutionize the way humans interact with AR. We’re looking for a Software Engineer, Embedded Systems and Signal Processing to help us shape the future of neural interfacing.
What you’ll do
Collaborate in a team environment across multiple, research focused, and engineering disciplines, making the architectural tradeoffs required to rapidly deliver firmware solutions
Support all phases of custom hardware development - including early architecture requirements definition, firmware architecture, proof-of-concept implementation, selection of MCUs and tools, and board bring-up
Collaborate with other engineers and researchers to design, build, and test hardware prototype and experiences
Collaborate with research, design, and engineering teams to develop Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms for sensor systems
Work with the team to help design, setup, and run practical experiments related to the development of biosensors by providing signal characterization, representation and analysis tools
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient in C/C++
Knowledge of MCU architectures, peripherals, and development environments
Expertise in digital signal processing, characterization and representation
Proficient in Python programming with good knowledge of numerical libraries like numpy, scipy, or pandas
Comfortable reading electrical schematics and datasheets
Ability to collaborate and work well with others
HW/SW debugging skills with lab equipment
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
3+ years experience in software development for embedded systems using languages such as C and C++
Experience developing drivers for and debugging common communication protocols such as I2C, I3C, SPI, etc
Experience with signal processing single and multichannel time series sensor data in Python and C/C++
Experience with rapid prototyping, data acquisition hardware, and signal processing chains.
Demonstrated experience in signal conditioning, digital filtering, signal-to-noise ratio analysis.
Proficiency in using benchtop equipment such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with one or more biometric sensing technologies such as ultrasound, electrophysiological monitoring, electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), or Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Experience maximizing performance of resource constrained systems
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If you are not based in the same location(s) listed for this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy.
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