Embedded Software Engineer

Embedded Linux Software Engineer

Location:  

Kortrijk, BE

About Barco

Barco designs technology to enable bright outcomes around the world. Seeing beyond the image, we develop visualization and collaboration solutions to help you work together, share insights, and wow audiences. Our focus is on three core markets: Enterprise (from meeting and control rooms to corporate spaces), Healthcare (from the radiology department to the operating room), and Entertainment (from movie theaters to live events and attractions). We have a team of 3,600 employees, located in 90 countries, whose passion for technology is captured in 400 granted patents. As part of BCR Display Development group at Barco our vision is to be a world class development team partnering with our businesses to offer successful display solutions and outcomes that delight our customers and set the trend in our dynamic markets.

BCR (Barco Control Rooms) 

The Barco Control Rooms business unit is making workflow and visualization solutions for the Control Room market since 1994 to help operators collect, visualize and share critical information for optimal mission-critical decision making. Today, we are still the number one choice for control room professionals who want to stay on top of their situational awareness with 12000+ installations for critical infrastructure and critical operations.

Barco Control Display

The display department of the Barco Control division is at the forefront of creating high end large video walls, based on LCD and LED technology.
We are a growing, international team mainly located in Kortrijk (Belgium), Noida (India), Shenzhen (China).
 
Function:

The Embedded Linux Software Developer develops software that runs either on our embedded devices or on PC platforms. You will be responsible for creating high-quality SW deliverables in a timely manner, according to the state-of-the-art software methodologies and as part of the global solution software architecture, and for creating the automated test-cases to verify the quality of the software. The Software Development Engineer collaborates closely with the Software Development Engineers of our other sites, which is critical for success.  You will be confronted with a large range of technologies, development languages, network elements, hardware components, etc. 

 
Key Responsibilities: 
 

As Embedded Linux Software Developer you will:

• Analyze the product requirements and translate them into specifications and quality designs 
• Maintain the linux OS on our different hardware using the buildroot buildsystem. 

• Write and maintain drivers for our hardware.  

• Be the interface between the hardware and application SW that run on our embedded system.   

• Optimize execution, robustness, and use of system resources 

• Be responsible for one or more software components 

• Collaborate with the testers to identify open issues  

• Keep track of bugs and fix open issues 

• Provide proficient documentation for the developed software modules/drivers 

• Support the creation of realistic development plans by estimating the necessary amount of work and time 

• Contribute to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization’s Agile project lifecycle 

   
We are looking for someone who: 

• Holds a master's or bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in software development and is a strong conceptual thinker, able to lift the discussion to the right level of abstraction 

• Is attracted by system complexity and eager to find ways to get the related system quality under control 

• Likes to take initiative, work in close collaboration with fellow developers and share your ideas and knowledge. Has hands on mentality and is not afraid to investigate the hardware he/she is programming for 

• Possesses analytical skills and eye for detail and quality 

• Has experience with C/C++/C#, Object-oriented programming 

• Has knowledge of: 

• Linux systems, knows how a linux system works. 

• Linux drivers, Video4Linux 

• Basic encryption techniques used.  

• Network communication 

• Python for automated CI tests 

• Source version control: git

• Build system: Buildroot, make/cmake, Jenkins 

• Is communicative and assertive when required 

• Is fully conversational in English 

Once on board you will: 

• Be part of an international development team of approximately 55 R&D colleagues based in Belgium, China and India where innovation matters 

• Working both autonomously and in team on challenging projects where you can make a difference 

• You will find a strong focus on fostering career growth and expanding skill sets, enabling you to advance professionally 

• A healthy working environment with interesting workshops, diverse & fresh lunch/snack breaks – with our own coffee bar and restaurant 

• A good work/life balance as we provide flexible working hours, teleworking and 32 holiday days 

• Appreciate the comfort of our new headquarters 

• A competitive salary package including additional benefits, such as a bonus system, group insurance, health insurance and meal vouchers