Senior Software / Firmware Engineer

Description

Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ : LASR). Summary The Product Software / Firmware Development team at nLIGHT is charged with delivering world-class software and firmware for our rapidly growing laser products business. The ideal candidate is highly motivated with an excellent track record of performance and creativity in software and product development. They will contribute to the architecture, design, development, testing, and delivery of our laser products and supporting infrastructure. They would join a small team with a big impact, so good teamwork in a dynamic environment rounds out the expectations.  Functions

• Interface with colleagues, partners, and customers to understand and manage feature requirements, expectations, and priorities
• Working from requirements to solutions meeting product and business needs through developing robust, self-defending code used in 24x7 production environments worldwide
• Utilize good software development processes and practices to produce and maintain high quality software
• Document appropriately, advocate for best practices, and train / mentor team members / partners where possible
• Assist and support internal as well as external customers with software and system issues Qualifications
• 10+ years experience as a software / firmware developer in real-time programming environments
• Familiar with Windows operating systems and .NET
• Comfortable with C# and C
• Proven experience in embedded systems, firmware development and testing
• Knowledge integrating software and hardware using embedded data bus protocols, UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, …
• Skilled with Microsoft SW : Visual Studio
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work well in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Attention to detail and an ability to absorb and assimilate information rapidly
• Work independently given high level goals or instructions
• MS or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar discipline Preferred Qualifications
• Comfortable with ARM architecture
• Knowledge of scripting and Python
• Experience with Verilog, FPGAs, and their development tools
• Good electronics knowledge – read schematics and wiring diagrams; use multi-meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, logic analyzers, JTAG / ICE debuggers, protocol analyzers
• Familiarity with software configuration management systems, defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Familiar with API design and development
• Skilled with Microsoft SW : Excel, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, etc. nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : Pay depends on qualifications :
• Sr. Software Engineer : $100,000 - $130,000 annually

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