Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Image Processing)

Job Description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

About the Role:

As a Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing image processing algorithms for a critical medical device. You will work across the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment. This role requires a deep understanding of image processing techniques, hardware/software integration, and experience working within a regulated industry.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and optimize image processing algorithms for medical imaging applications.

Implement and debug software solutions using C++ and Python.

Work with hardware and software stacks for processing video streams, utilizing platforms like NVIDIA or Xilinx (AMD).

Integrate and test algorithms on target hardware.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, system engineers, and quality assurance.

Contribute to the development of technical documentation and participate in code reviews.

Adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA).

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Qualifications:

Education: Minimum M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Experience: 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on image processing on embedded targets.

Programming Languages: Proficient in C++ and Python.

Image Processing Libraries: Strong experience with OpenCV, ITK, Boost.GIL, Pillow, scikit-image, or similar image processing libraries.

Hardware Experience: Experience working with hardware and software stacks for processing video streams (NVIDIA or Xilinx preferred).

Tools: Experience with Git and Jira for version control and issue tracking.

Regulatory Experience: Must have experience working in a regulated industry (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical device).

Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Location: Hybrid (3 days), on-site (full-time onsite when hardware access is needed)

Salary Range: $175K-$210K

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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Full-time

Hybrid remote