Embedded Firmware & FPGA engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Develop firmware for

  FPGAs from vendors such as Lattice Semiconductor, and Texas Instruments

  , including

  SoC implementations

  and

  hardware/software co-design

  .
• Optimize and implement

  image and video processing algorithms

  on embedded platforms and FPGA architectures.
• Integrate and support

  FPGA/ASIC-based ISP blocks

  , ensuring high performance and accuracy in medical imaging applications.
• Work with

  SoCs with integrated ISP

  (e.g., Qualcomm, NVIDIA Jetson, Ambarella, MediaTek) and manage interaction with hardware accelerators.
• Design and develop firmware for

  STM32 microcontrollers

  , with a focus on

  motion control

  ,

  real-time responsiveness

  , and

  precision actuation

  .
• Develop and implement motion control algorithms, including PID control and motor driver integration, for high-precision diagnostic instruments.
• Implement and optimize

  communication protocols

  such as

  SPI

  and

  UART

  to support system communication and control flows.
• Utilize

  real-time operating systems (RTOS)

  or bare-metal firmware development for deterministic system behavior.
• Perform thorough testing, debugging, and optimization using tools like

  oscilloscopes

  ,

  logic analyzers

  , and

  JTAG debuggers

  .
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, and medical experts to design, develop, and test embedded software and FPGA solutions.

requirements specification

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required

Education

• Bachelors or Master’s degree

  in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• A

  Ph.D.

  is a plus for R&D or algorithm-intensive roles, particularly in imaging or signal processing.

Professional Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience

  in embedded firmware development with strong C/C++ proficiency.
• Proven experience with

  FPGA firmware development platforms such as Lattice Radiant, Lattice Diamond, Lattice Propel, Eclipse-based IDEs, ARM Development Studio / Keil MDK, IAR Embedded Workbench

• Experience working with

  STM32 microcontrollers

  , including development environments like STM32CubeIDE and IAR Embedded Workbench.

Core Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of:

• SoC and camera architectures

• Memory hierarchy

  ,

  DMA engines

  ,

  cache control

  , and

  hardware accelerators

• Motion control techniques

  for motor and actuator systems

• Image Signal Processing (ISP)

  pipelines: demosaicing, AWB, AE, gamma, sharpening, etc.
• Familiarity with

  Linux kernel camera subsystems (e.g., V4L2)

  .
• Ability to

  optimize embedded code

  for performance, power, and latency.

Desirable Knowledge

• Knowledge of

  medical device standards and regulations

  such as

  ISO 13485

  and

  IEC 62304

  .
• Familiarity with

  image quality tuning tools

  (e.g., Imatest, DxO Analyzer).
• Experience with

  real-time data acquisition

  ,

  frame synchronization

  , and

  multithreaded image capture pipelines

  .