EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Petersfield, Hampshire, UK

InSync designs, manufactures and produces world-class broadcast video processing solutions. Working in hardware, software and the cloud, many sports or other live TV broadcasts originating from overseas have likely been processed by our technology.

Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated software engineer to join our embedded software team, contributing to the development of sophisticated video and audio processing solutions. Attention to detail in both the planning and testing process is integral to the role, ensuring development can be optimised with minimal impact to product quality or reliability. Reporting to the project leader, you will apply and improve your essential skills, developing a new range of innovative hardware products containing cutting-edge technological capabilities. In addition the role requires your expertise in supporting the existing range of industry-leading hardware products. Expanding your knowledge and skills through increased engagement with the full product life cycle, you will also receive the support and guidance of a team of experienced engineers, with a focus on collaborative working. As a dedicated team player, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Work with the embedded software and firmware team to add SMPTE 2110 capabilities to current hardware products.
• Work with the embedded software and validation team to develop an automated testing framework for testing hardware products.
• Work with the embedded software, firmware, and hardware team to develop a new hardware platform using next generation CPUs and FPGAs.
• Work with the embedded software, firmware, and hardware team to develop a new video conversion hardware product by 2024.
• Help create feature specifications based on user requirements.
• Learn and write efficient code based on feature specifications.
• Create technical documentation.

Essential Skills

Experience with the following:

• Using Linux for software development
• Developing software for Linux systems
• Writing code in C, C++, Python and Bash
• Using Git and Subversion revision control systems
• Strong problem solving, debugging, and testing skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Project planning skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently

Desirable Skills

Experience with any of the following:

• Developing GNU toolchains
• Developing Linux device drivers
• Building Linux distributions using Yocto Project
• Building software stacks using BuildStream
• Using GUI toolkits (GTK, Qt etc.)
• Using Jenkins or similar CI tools
• Using Docker or similar containerisation tools
• Using Microsoft 365
• Broadcasting knowledge
• SMPTE 2110 knowledge

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday in addition to public holidays and closure over the Christmas period
• Hybrid working (working from home)
• Flexible working hours
• Company pension contributions
• Access to a comprehensive flexible benefits scheme including but not limited to:
  – Private medical insurance
  – Private dental insurance
  – Health screening
  – Cycle to work scheme
  – Discounts and more
• All the benefits of joining an employee-owned business including but not limited to:
  – A financial stake in the business by owning shares
  – Profit share
  – A say in how the business is run
  – Higher employment standards
  – Better job satisfaction

About InSync Technology

InSync Technology is a successful employee-owned business situated in Petersfield, UK, providing hardware and software products and services to broadcast and media markets. Since our inception in 2003, InSync has specialised in the development of highly efficient signal processing hardware and software products, with a focus on motion compensated frame rate and format conversion (standards converters). In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from working within a small, friendly team in a pleasant environment, and will have the opportunity to join the employee share ownership scheme after a qualifying period.

To apply please send your CV to admin@insync.tv.

Agency Policy

We only deal with selected agencies. CVs submitted by any agency not already contracted with us will not be considered.