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Location: Austin, TX, Raleigh, NC, Liberty Lake, WA, West Union, SC
The work we do every day matters. From modernizing the grid and ensuring safe, reliable water delivery to creating smarter cities, you can make an impact with Itron.
As a Principal Firmware Engineer, you will work collaboratively with other seasoned engineers in a global team within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for complex design and firmware development activities on new and existing embedded applications. This position will be responsible for developing embedded and non-embedded software for Itron's Outcomes Distributed Intelligence products. The ideal candidate would be able to interact with a highly talented group of individual contributors in a global environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- You will participate in the full software development lifecycle, from software specifications to design, coding, unit testing and integration testing as well as maintaining the needed software development documentation.
- Interface to and support other firmware and software teams.
- Collaborate with Product Management and Manufacturing for product release activities
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ yrs experience as a firmware engineer
- Highly Skilled in C,C++, C++ 11
- Experience using Source Code Control systems such as GIT, Subversion, etc.
- Experience using container-based systems like LXD/LXC, Docker, KYM, etc.
- Knowledge of SSH, Putty, scp and other Linux remote management tools
- Strong knowledge of Linux system logs and log analysis
- IoT based technologies for wired and wireless protocols (802.11 and 802.15.4)
- Experience with embedded Linux system development (Yocto, OpenEmbedded, OpenWRT, DD-WRT)
- Experienced in Linux with proficiency in user-space processes, kernel, socket programming, inter-process communication, etc.
- Background in systems programming (e.g., experience with Kernel level programming, driver development, compilers, low-level C/C++ development)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Firmware testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging and testing scripts and tools.
- Python, Perl or other scripting language for automation of unit/functional tests
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Collaborating in a team environment
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- SQL knowledge/experience a plus
- D-BUS knowledge/experience a plus
- Agile, AzureDevOps workflow, and Git a plus
- Related experience in real-time development with multiple firmware design tools and languages is a big plus.
EEO Statement: Itron is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, veteran status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or other characteristics protected by law. If you require an accommodation in order to apply to this position, please contact your local recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
About Itron: Itron enables utilities and cities to deliver critical infrastructure services safely, securely and reliably to communities in more than 100 countries. Our portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors helps our customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with our customers to ensure their success, we help improve the quality of life, ensure the safety, and promote the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world. Join us: www.itron.com.
The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Austin, TX and Raleigh, NC Salary Range - $96,000 - $202,000 per year. This is a salaried position
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