Senior Software Engineer

Who we are: Altia is a software platform that enables automotive and IoT manufacturers to get brand-defining and intuitive Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) on any embedded hardware. We help creative, customer-focused designers and software engineers worldwide efficiently deploy amazing user interfaces by providing powerful, professional-grade embedded GUI development tools. Automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics companies rely on Altia’s best-in-class software and services to get their GUIs into production. Check us out at www.Altia.com.

Who we want: We seek a skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to help develop and advance our globally adopted flagship technology, Altia DeepScreen. DeepScreen is a graphics code generator that converts 2D and 3D Human Machine Interface (HMI) designs created with Altia’s graphics editor product, Altia Design, into highly optimized graphics code deployed to state-of-the-art embedded hardware. The Engineer will primarily interface with fellow engineers and internal leadership and be responsible for software project deliverables and schedules.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop expert knowledge of Altia’s products to understand their function and utility
• Develop and test new DeepScreen code generation products on microcontroller units as well as the latest advanced system-on-a-chip graphics controllers
• Optimize products for memory footprint and performance goals
• Delivery of a high-quality product to the Altia Test Engineering team
• Work directly with the customer as needed during development and provide post-release support as directed
• Tailor project management, development, and testing processes to meet the needs of individual (new and/or ongoing) projects
• Make recommendations to management about requirements, risks, schedules, and prioritization
• Provide ongoing project status in Daily Standups
• Follow internal standards and processes that are geared to ensuring high-quality implementation delivery and achieving elevated levels of client satisfaction

Required Education, Experience, and Competencies:

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 6-9 years of experience in a technology environment, including practical professional experience in embedded programming and development
• An embedded software engineering background and expert knowledge of C programming
• Understanding of software engineering tools and development environments
• Working knowledge of software configuration management
• Familiarity with embedded development technologies – IDEs, JTAG, ICEs, microcontroller peripheral configuration, embedded device driver development
• Experience with programming devices using a wide range of operating system capabilities, from full stack down to bare metal.
• Knowledge of real-time programming concepts, including memory management, interrupt service routines, preemption, and blocking in embedded micro-controllers
• Knowledge of integrated (ARM-based system on a chip) graphics microcontrollers from NXP, Renesas, Infineon, TI, Telechips, or STMicroelectronics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Initiative-taker with a strong personal work ethic and a “whatever it takes” attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with 2D and 3D computer graphics, accelerated graphics pipelines, including OpenGL ES 2.x/3.x, and code generation technology
• Familiarity with Automotive Software Process Improvement Capability dEtermination (ASPICE/ISO 15504) or other Process Improvement methodologies (e.g., CMMI)
• Familiarity with Functional Safety (FuSa) requirements (ISO/26262)
• Experience using Atlassian SDLC products (Jira/Confluence)

Culture/Environment:

We have an exceptionally talented and highly invested team that is focused on our continued success and maintenance of our noteworthy company culture.

We pride ourselves in our high ethical standards and employee morale. We build based on a foundation of respect. We generously partner within our communities to support economic growth and accessible education for all, knowing that providing avenues toward careers in technology can end the cycle of poverty.

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination and harassment, where equal employment opportunity is available to all applicants and teammates. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Company Global Headquarters: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Location: Colorado Springs
Reporting Relationship: Reports to Director of Product Delivery
Budgeted Base Salary Range: $125,000 to $145,000 commensurate with experience