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Staff Embedded Software Engineer

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Job Location : Syracuse,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T07:38:16Z

Job Description :

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Hidden Level is transforming airspace safety with innovative, scalable drone detection and airspace technology. We provide real-time, actionable data to enhance security across various environments. As we expand, we're looking for a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to accelerate product development of high performance, embedded software systems.

Location: This position can be hybrid and/or onsite in Syracuse, NY office.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and development of software components that advance our sensor's ability to:
  • Detect and track new types of targets.
  • Process target data with high throughput and reliable performance.
  • Monitor performance and health metrics and autonomously recover from faults.
  • Interact with cloud-based systems and other network components.
  • Integrate with new hardware components.
  • Decompose system requirements and drive key software architectural decisions based on input from product managers, program managers, and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with Software, Systems, Digital and RF engineers to advance overall product capabilities.
  • Develop performant software and improve the existing codebase as an individual contributor.
  • Delegate tasking and oversee the efforts of more junior engineers.
  • Participate in collaborative design and code reviews.
  • Play an active role in the validation and verification of both design and system-level capabilities.
  • Provide professional mentorship, technical guidance, and thought leadership to engineering teams.

What We're Looking For:

  • Ownership of technical tasking from ideation to deployment.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster and facilitate a culture of learning and collaboration across hybrid (in-person and remote) teams.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to think creatively to overcome technical challenges.
  • Passion to drive software engineering process improvements and stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or a Bachelor's Degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with strong programming background.
  • 10+ years industry experience.
  • Expertise in C++ and Python application development.
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and implementation best practices.
  • Experience developing for and working on embedded Linux Operating Systems (Ubuntu and PetaLinux a plus).
  • 10% travel.

Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with Radar Systems, Communication Systems, and Signal Processing.
  • Experience with analysis methods and tools developed in Python and MATLAB
  • Proficiency with or a desire to learn about cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Compensation and Benefits: Hidden Level offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, 401(k) with employer contributions, life insurance, insurance, and potential stock options.

Salary Range: The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $132,000 to $164,000 annually. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to , , , , (including ), , , , veteran, status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.

Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level's technology, only U.S. can be considered for this position.

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