Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Perks & Benefits:

At KCF, we are committed to providing best-in-class benefits, engaging development opportunities, and powerful perks that are focused on bringing out the best in you.

Full-time benefits include:

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance premiums
• Health Savings Account with generous employer contributions
• Flexible work model for most positions, “work from home, work from anywhere”
• Competitive compensation & bonus opportunities
• Four weeks Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays + "Flex" Holiday
• 401(K) with company match
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
• $500 annual wellness reimbursement
• Learning culture committed to growth and continuous development

Mission & Values:

KCF Technologies exists to solve the world's machine health problems to drive safety and sustainability for our communities. We empower industry to eradicate downtime, waste, and injuries with KCF's Machine Health Solutions Platform. Learn more at www.kcftech.com

Curious about what working at KCF is really like? Explore Life at KCF here! If you’re an A-player who wants to be part of one of the most important companies revitalizing machine health across the world, KCF is the place for you. If our values resonate with you, please keep reading!

Core Values:

Smarts: We are humbly aggressive lifelong learners.

Grit: We are scrappy, proactive problem solvers who don’t stop until the job is done.

Drive: We demonstrate an insatiable hunger to serve others.

Responsibility: We do the right thing and contribute to the greater good.

Autonomy: We own our work and define how we do it, while aligned with the greater mission.

Where You Come In:

We are currently seeking a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing team! As a Sr. Embedded Software Engineer on the Hardware Team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a collaborative team of engineers in one of the most exciting fields in technology! This role will be focused on KCF’s microcontroller products and must be willing to work in the State College, PA office.

This is starting to sound like your next challenge, right? Read on for more info!

• Are you an impatient, reasonably proactive person who once in their area of expertise, excels in knowledge on those subjects?
• Are you driven to be accurate and feel it's your responsibility to share with others "how it should be"?
• Are you restless in your pursuit of factual information?
• Are you reserved and introspective with a communication style that is quick and filled with data?

Essential Functions:

• Develop embedded software, firmware, and supporting tools for KCF’s IoT products
• Actively participate as a member of the embedded software team and attend team meetings
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, system architects, product managers, project managers, and other software teams
• Create and execute software test procedures and automated test frameworks
• Debug embedded software issues and test failures
• Use version control and issue tracking tools to track code changes and assigned tasks
• Produce documentation for software projects such as design specifications and release notes
• Mentor junior members of the team
• Review Git Pull Requests from other team members
• Assist in defining high-level architecture and requirements for embedded software projects
• Develop automation to improve team performance and software quality
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor and other KCF leadership staff

Qualifications:

• Expertise in embedded C/C++ and experience with at least one other programming language
• Expertise in one or more high-level scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• Ability to adapt to new programming languages and tools as needed
• Experience with embedded hardware architectures (ARM, MSP430, etc.) and communication busses (I2C, SPI, USB, RS-232/422/485)
• Strong understanding of wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, proprietary, etc.)
• Experience with Linux and/or embedded RTOSes
• Strong understanding of electronics and PCB design
• Ability to read hardware schematics and vendor datasheets
• Experience with hardware troubleshooting tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, JTAG debugger, etc.)
• Experience with Git and a strong understanding of version control best practices
• Experience with software testing tools and practices (unit testing, integration testing, etc.)
• Strong understanding of embedded system design patterns and best practices
• Experience with automated build/test pipeline systems
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience
• 6+ years relevant experience

At KCF Technologies, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement and benefits are performance and a good team attitude. No one will be denied opportunities or benefits, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of race, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, protected veteran status, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, possession of a general education development certificate (“GED”) as compared to a high school diploma, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state laws. KCF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which KCF has facilities.