Lead Embedded Software Engineer
ScreenCloud
Software Engineering
Bangkok, Thailand
Posted on Nov 1, 2024
Hello, we’re ScreenCloud!
Founded in 2015 and with 10,000+ customers around the globe, ScreenCloud is a cloud-based SaaS company, employing over 100 people in our Bangkok, Belfast, LA, Charlotte and London hubs.
At ScreenCloud, we’re hard at work helping businesses to make stronger connections at scale, and with those who are most important to them; their employees & their customers. By using the screens on their walls & the content in their systems, we enable the sales, productivity & engagement that keep our customers’ businesses thriving.
We’re very proud of our product and we’re also incredibly proud of our people. It’s our ‘ScreenClouders’ and the culture they nurture that will take us where other companies just can’t go. So if you’re someone looking to join a team of talented individuals, apply below!
The Role
We're currently looking a Lead Embedded Systems Engineer to join our growing hardware team in line with our increasingly popular proprietary OS device. You’ll be leading the team to build our custom Linux based operating system, ScreenCloud OS, and related products which represent the best hardware experience for our customers.
As an Lead Embedded Engineer on the ScreenCloud OS team, you will lead the team to create and implement OS and embedded level features, as well as working on improvements that can help us reach the vision of what ScreenCloud OS can be; a completely custom and integrated enterprise software and hardware experience for our customers.
Responsibilities
- Lead the cross functional team of embedded software engineer, senior software engineers and QA to overcome the requirements and delivery with world class quality product.
- Design, create and implement new OS and embedded level features and systems for our custom Linux based operating system and related products
- Hardware enablement by helping to add support for new hardware devices, including specific components such as SOCs and other hardware components
- Implement new versions of software at the OS level such as Chromium, the Linux Kernel, bootloaders and other systems level software and libraries
- Implement security patches and other patches for existing software and libraries
- Investigate alternative software, libraries and systems that could be used an the OS level to improve the OS experience
- Write in C and C++ with a fluency in POSIX shell script and Python as well, and able to implement libraries and tools as needed
- Implement solutions as needed to ensure that the OS supports modern web technologies
- Investigate issues reported by customers or internal teams and implement solutions
- Create new automated / unit tests, ensuring old tests are refactored when needed
- Participating in code reviews and provide guidance on how to solve issues/concerns, debug, recognise all technical debts when applicable
- Improve system quality by identifying issues and common patterns, and helping improve operating procedures
Requirements
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and self-manage, consistently delivering outstanding results by aligning the team’s output goals with the ultimate objective.
- Foster teamwork and build a unified, engaging team culture that thrives on challenges
- Proficiency with SDLC-experience for embedded software systems
- The ability to deep dive into the OS, including device’s drivers and hardware interfaces
- The ability to plan, build and deliver software for embedded systems and debug remotely
- Proficiency with C, C++ and Bash
- Proficiency with (Embedded) Linux
- Experience with Buildroot / Yocto
- Experience with boot loaders like U-Boot
- Proficiency with source/version control software such as GitHub and agile workflows
- Strong care about sound engineering practices like continuous delivery and automated testing
- Strong ability to write well-documented, well-tested code
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong written & verbal command of English
Bonus Skills
- Experience with hardware related projects
- Experience with task specific Chromium (Embedded Chromium) and/or internal Chromium
- Experience with SecureBoot, Disk Encryption or other modern securtity at hardware level
- Experience with V4L2 for video CODEC
- Experience with DRM subsystem for modern display technology
- Experience with IoT software development and debugging
- Experience with backend integration via GraphQL and RESTful APIs
- Exposure to CI/CD tools, preferably Jenkins and Github Actions
- Exposure to mobile device development
Interview Process and Experience
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At ScreenCloud, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let our friendly recruitment team know.
Key Info
👩🏫 Typical Process: Intro to ScreenCloud - Meet the Hiring Manager - Challenge - Final
🏡 Hybrid Friendly Working: 2-3 days in Office
✨ Flexi-Hours: We don’t follow the strict 9-5 here, we trust you to execute your role to the highest standard whilst being able to make time for the things you love!
Benefits
Unlimited annual leave
Hybrid-friendly working
Working from home fund
Flexible working hours
Provident fund
Enhanced parental leave
Personal development fund
Private health insurance
Our Values
At ScreenCloud our values are core, this means they are the starting point - they underpin everything we do and enable a culture we can be proud of, both internally and externally.
🤲Trust & Transparency
🦁 Unconventional & Brave
💪 Integrity
📚Continuous Learning & Development
FIND OUT MORE
Click here for some podcasting with our co-founders.
Read our culture blog here.
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