Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Staff Embedded Software Engineer role involves designing and developing embedded systems for airspace safety, contributing to real-time drone detection and sensor technologies.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer will develop embedded systems for radar and sensor tech, process high-volume data, interface with hardware and cloud systems, mentor junior engineers, influence technical direction, and support new hardware integration.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $132,000 to $164,000, plus benefits, potential equity, stock options, 401(k) match, generous benefits, and paid leave.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years of software engineering experience, expertise in C++ and Python, experience with embedded Linux systems like Ubuntu or PetaLinux, and familiarity with Git, GitLab CI/CD, and optionally Google Protocol Buffers and ZeroMQ. Background in radar, RF sensors, or signal processing preferred. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
Career development
Opportunities include mentoring junior engineers and influencing technical direction in a high-performance engineering culture within a growth-stage tech company with a startup spirit.
Work environment and culture
The company culture values initiative, autonomy, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a startup spirit and flexible work options.
Company information
The client is a growth-stage tech company focused on scalable sensor technologies for airspace safety, supporting defense, public safety, and commercial applications.
Team overview
The candidate will join a collaborative engineering team in Syracuse, NY, with an emphasis on mentorship and technical leadership.
Job location and travel
The role is primarily on-site in Syracuse, NY, with some flexibility for local remote work.
Application process
Applicants should submit a resume to wnyjobs@hiresapphire.com for immediate consideration.
Unique job features
The job involves working on cutting-edge sensor systems for airspace safety, with opportunities to shape software architecture and work on security-sensitive projects.
Company overview
Sapphire Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency focused on connecting employers with qualified candidates across a range of industries, including finance, technology, and executive roles. The company generates revenue primarily through placement fees charged to client organizations when successful hires are made, as well as through retained search services for senior positions. Founded with the goal of providing personalized and efficient hiring solutions, Sapphire Recruitment has built a reputation for its consultative approach and strong client relationships. Candidates should be aware that the firm emphasizes confidentiality, tailored job matching, and long-term partnership with both clients and job seekers. Sapphire Recruitment’s history of industry expertise and commitment to ethical recruitment practices distinguishes it in a competitive market.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 10+ years of embedded software engineering experience, especially highlighting your proficiency with C++, Python, and embedded Linux systems like Ubuntu or PetaLinux, as these are critical for the Staff Embedded Software Engineer role at Sapphire Recruitment.
Highlight your experience with hardware interfacing, real-time data processing, and any background related to radar, RF sensors, or signal processing, as these align directly with the job's focus on airspace sensor technologies and drone detection.
Apply through multiple channels including Sapphire Recruitment's corporate site and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and ensure your application reaches the right hiring managers efficiently.
Connect on LinkedIn with engineers and technical leads in Sapphire Recruitment’s embedded systems or sensor technology divisions; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent advancements in drone detection technology or expressing enthusiasm for their mission to enhance airspace safety.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key phrases from the job description like 'embedded Linux', 'real-time performance', 'C++', 'Python', 'GitLab CI/CD', and 'radar systems' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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