As a Device Software Engineer, you'll develop and integrate software systems for AI-powered spectral robotics, focusing on embedded systems and cloud solutions.
At HyperSpectral, we harness the power of advanced machine learning and deep spectral analysis to transform complex spectral datasets into actionable insights. As our Device Software Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in advancing our AI-powered spectral robotics platform. This position is responsible for desktop software and designing, developing, and integrating third party devices with our client software and cloud platform solutions.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with embedded software development and driver level hardware integration, preferably in medical/laboratory spectroscopy with visible and hyperspectral data capture systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages relevant to desktop, embedded, and networked systems, such as C#,Python, JavaScript.
- Advanced experience with systems integration protocols, APIs and standards
- Proficiency with cloud infrastructure and associated development and operations tools.
- Proficiency with AI models and containers as units of deployment and associated cloud infrastructure and tooling
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and maintain desktop, tablet and embedded software for device integration/control, motorized components, and automation in our spectral robotics platform.
- Implement and optimize embedded systems with Arduino, Raspberry Pi and Nvidia Jetson platforms.
- Build, deploy, and maintain solutions using DevOps tooling from various cloud providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure).
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineers to refine hardware-software interactions.
- Collaborate with UX designers on software interactions.
- Develop and extend API integrations to cloud platforms for real-time data collection and device control.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to device connectivity, embedded system performance, and cloud service integration.
- Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including design, prototyping, testing, and deployment.
- Maintain technical documentation for device communication protocols, software architecture, and integration workflows.
- Stay informed about emerging trends in robotics, automation, and spectral sensing technologies.
- Contribute to additional software development initiatives related to spectral data acquisition and processing as required.
- Maintain documentation for software design and development processes.
- Other tasks/projects as required to support the company's development goals and to respond to evolving projects.
Requirements
- A detail-oriented and forward-thinking professional capable of contributing to HyperSpectral’s innovative vision.
- Strong ability to influence cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively without direct authority.
- Goal oriented with the capacity to align technical development with high-level company priorities.
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to document and explain technical concepts clearly and effectively.
- Disciplined in managing workloads to meet project deadlines in a startup environment.
- A proven problem-solver with a track record of taking software projects from concept through to successful implementation.
- A background in the MedTech or HealthTech industries
- Familiarity with big data, data analytics, AI, and machine learning
- Advanced experience with LLM and AI design and development tools for accelerated prototyping and delivery
- Experience with computer vision and libraries such as OpenCV
- Agile and adaptable to the changing landscape of a startup.
Physical Requirements
- Able to maintain a stationary position for prolonged periods, whether sitting or standing.
- Manual dexterity and precision for handling and programming delicate equipment.
- Good visual acuity and the ability to discern colors for tasks such as wire coding and LED status indication.
- Capable of wearing personal protective equipment as necessary for safety compliance.
WHAT WE OFFER:
-The opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI-powered technology company
-Collaborative and innovative work environment
-Opportunities for professional growth and development.
On-site requirement: This position is based full-time at our Cambridge, Massachusetts laboratory and requires daily, in-person attendance. Relocation assistance is not anticipated at this time.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens. We do not sponsor H-1B or any other employment visas for this position.
Top Skills
Arduino
AWS
C#
JavaScript
Azure
Nvidia Jetson
Opencv
Python
Raspberry Pi
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