Senior Linux Embeded C/C++ Engineer

We are currently seeking for Senior C/C++ video firmware development engineer with 3 to 5 years industry professional experience.

This position involves development and test of embedded linux-based functionality for Avid’s line of graphics and video server  products. 

• A chance to work for one of the most recognized brands in the movie and broadcast business (after all, when we perform, earth shakes and superheroes fly).
• A chance to practice your technical skills everyday working with unique and interesting problems.
• Competitive salary along with bonuses like private medical insurance, life insurance, sport package subsidies.
• A chance to advance within the structures of the company.
• Stable employment (full employment contract).

• Design and implement functional, reliable, well-structured software for embedded systems in embedded C and C++
• Design and implement embedded Linux device drivers and interfaces for industry standard hardware and for Avid proprietary hardware.
• Design and implement video processing algorithms
• Develop real-time code to control interactions between Avid proprietary video hardware, industry standard GPUs, and Linux servers.
• Work with real-time constraints, custom designed hardware capabilities and limitations with emphasis on multi-threaded tasks and interrupts
• Evaluate new hardware designs and participate in design reviews
• Bring-up new hardware and help with system level integration.
• Evaluate Linux operating system releases, select the appropriate OS, develop boot loader, and assemble board support packages for Avid products.
• Improve the firmware group’s overall efficiency by using our coding conventions, demonstrating “best coding practices” and participating in code reviews
• Interact clearly, constructively, and creatively in an Agile inter-disciplinary team in designing, implementing, testing, and manufacturing video and graphics systems
• Be proactive in learning the application domain of video and graphics systems, as used in studio, live, and broadcast environments, and then apply your knowledge to our products.

• BS or MS with experience in real-time embedded systems (firmware) development
• Experienced in embedded Linux programming environment, tools and debug techniques.
• Familiarity with video, graphics, video processing, video compositing, and computer generated graphics is a plus.
• Familiarity with video interfaces (SDI, HDMI, Displayport,  DVI, memory mapped, PCIe DMA) and formats (RGB,  YUV, SD, HD, UHD, various bit depths and color spaces) is a plus.
• Familiarity with C and C++
• Experience with industry standard GPUs (including drivers, data transfers, programming in cuda or openGL, access over PCIe, OS support, synchronization) is a plus.
• Proven track record of delivering substantial firmware projects
• Experience using a Continuous Integration process
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and written.