Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tyler Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Sr Embedded Systems Firmware Engineer to design embedded systems for next-generation AV solutions. The role involves developing and optimizing firmware for advanced networked audiovisual products while collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded platforms
• Integrate and optimize audio/video codecs, media containers, and streaming protocols (e.g. RTP/RTSP, AVB, AES67)
• Implement low-level drivers and middleware for high-throughput AV pipelines
• Collaborate with audio engineers to integrate and tune signal processing on platforms
• Debug and profile system performance using industry-standard embedded tools and Linux utilities
• Maintain source control best practices using Git in a collaborative, multi-branch environment
• Ensure designs meet regulatory compliance requirements (e.g. FCC, CE, RoHS) for embedded electronics
• Work on a hands-on basis, executing as a liaison in the electronics design elements of the project
• Envision and develop ongoing management of product feature roadmap and platform evolution, enhancing firmware performance and efficiency
• Support the ongoing production of comprehensive documentation for developed firmware, including technical specification and implementation details
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and embedded firmware technologies to maintain relevance in the field

Skills

• A minimum of seven years or more of practical work experience in the same or related role required, with the technical expertise needed to be considered a seasoned contributor, able to work independently in position responsibilities
• Proficient in C/C++ for embedded Linux
• Experience with Yocto Project build systems on NXP processors
• Strong understanding of audio/video codecs, streaming protocols, and real-time data handling
• Familiarity with kernel configuration, device tree modification, and driver integration
• Demonstrated use of Git for version control, including branching, merging, and code review workflows
• Comfortable creating technical documentation of complex systems using CAD, Omnigraffle, Visio or similar
• Knowledge of compliance considerations for embedded hardware/software systems
• Able to work closely with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications and ensure seamless integration of software with hardware
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of self-motivation and deep technical expertise
• Degree: BS in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field
• Hands-on experience with the i.MX 8M Plus and Cadence Tensilica HiFi4 DSP
• Experience in performance tuning for low-latency AV systems
• Electronics design experience
• Exposure to Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and professional AV transport standards
• Hands-on networking expertise, with CCNA (or equivalent) professional-level networking certifications preferred
• Industry certifications for various product lines are helpful

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