Software Engineer - Embedded Libraries

Software Engineer – Embedded Libraries – Portland, OR

Sightline Intelligence is the leader in onboard video processing. Sightline is an agile, innovative company developing onboard video processing systems for the autonomous vehicle industry (UAV, drone, robot, etc.). Sightline is looking for a talented candidate to join our empowered team of software professionals dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our growing customer base.

Purpose of Position

This Oregon-based role collaborates with our Software, Customer Support, and Go-To-Market teams to develop and enhance library products. This person will take ownership of custom libraries, support software releases, and ensure new customer-requested features are functional and integrated.

We are seeking someone skilled in building, packaging, and deploying workflows for embedded platforms, such as NVIDIA systems, who is eager to tackle complex image-processing challenges and contribute to innovative, team-driven solutions.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

Primary Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in C/C++ development for embedded systems.
• Strong expertise in building, packaging, and deployment workflows for embedded platforms, such as NVIDIA systems.
• Understanding of cross-compilation and runtime environments for performance-sensitive libraries on embedded platforms.
• Strong knowledge of multimedia encoding/decoding (video and image preferred, experience with audio is also acceptable).
• Familiarity with Linux build systems, kernel development, and device driver debugging.

Location & Eligibility:

• Applicants must reside within a reasonable commute distance from our offices in Portland or Hood River, Oregon. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Beneficial Experience (preferred, not required)

Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is $110-125k annually, depending on experience.

Compensation includes salary, 11 paid holidays, PTO (20 days earned over the first year), health insurance (100% Sightline covered for HDHP with HSA). Premiums fully paid by Sightline for dental, vision, and life/disability insurance. 401(k) matching, Sightline paid OR PFMLI coverage, schedule flexibility, parental leave, and education reimbursement.

About Sightline

Sightline Intelligence has two offices, Hood River and Portland, OR. The Hood River office includes sales, software engineering, and support teams. Our Portland office includes manufacturing, software, hardware engineering, and QA teams. The two offices are in constant communication and get together regularly to discuss ongoing projects and new opportunities. We work in an open office setting where we actively communicate about projects and customers throughout the day. Sightline is a member of the Gorge Technology Alliance and regularly sponsors Capstone teams at Portland State University.

Sightline provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts help us to continually improve support for employees.