R&d Software/firmware Engineer

Agilent Technologies

Santa Clara, CA, US
Base: $140,160.00 - $219,000.00pyr; bonus/equity: ...
Hybrid (minimum of three days per week in the office)
C/c++ embedded software development
Python tooling and automation
Hardware/software integration debugging
Agilent Technologies is seeking an R&D Software/Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for mass spectrometry platforms. The role requires collaboration with hardware teams in a hybrid work environment, focusing on the design, implementation, and maintenance of embedded systems

Job Summary

  • This role is essential to developing embedded software that powers Agilent's mass spectrometry platforms, ensuring reliable performance and accuracy.
  • The position requires onsite presence with a hybrid schedule of at least three days per week in Santa Clara to collaborate closely with hardware teams.
  • Candidates will own quality for assigned components through unit testing, defect triage, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement of build infrastructure.

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Agilent Technologies is seeking an R&D Software/Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for mass spectrometry platforms. The role requires collaboration with hardware teams in a hybrid work environment, focusing on the design, implementation, and maintenance of embedded systems.

Salary

Base: $140,160.00 - $219,000.00/yr; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and stock; Benefits: Eligible for benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • C/C++ embedded software development
  • Python tooling and automation
  • Hardware/software integration debugging
  • Real-time embedded systems experience
  • XML-based configuration knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Analog electrical engineering concepts
  • ADC/DAC interface familiarity
  • Sensor and detector electronics exposure
  • Design transfer to manufacturing support
  • Field escalation handling experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded software or firmware
  • Strong proficiency in C/C++ with working proficiency in Python

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