JOB DESCRIPTION

Reference: ES-PR-080006-PLT-DEV

Job title: Platform Software Engineers (x2)

Job type: Permanent

Location: Sophia-Antipolis, 06, France

Starting Date: ASAP

Introduction:

Based in Sophia Antipolis (France) or Bristol (UK), you will be integrated in the System Engineering Department, reporting to Platform Software Manager.

The successful candidate will be a key member of a small multi-site team developing platform software for advanced cellular reference designs. They will apply their experience to specify and develop embedded software running on system on chip devices and / or host processors, including PC and major handheld OS development.

Description:

· Play a leading role in the development of reference platform software including device drivers and system interfacing 

· Perform system level integration of new chip, board and software technologies 

· Work with customers to develop and bringup customisations of Icera reference designs

· Develop host (Windows, Linux, Symbian etc.) driver and application software to support Icera modem products

· Contribute to software development methodology and technology roadmap.

• Percentage of travel: 30%

Essential skills

• Intelligent, inquisitive and analytical worker
• Expertise in aspects of cellular terminals (protocol, physical layer, platform, development, validation etc.)
• Embedded C programming

· Proven ability to work autonomously, planning tasks and delivering quality specifications and code on time.

Desirable skills

• Desire / ability to work directly with customers
• Expertise in Windows device driver development for networking and communications
• Experience of the full lifecycle of Windows drivers through certification and support
• Experience of driver programming under Linux / Mac OS X / Symbian / WindowsCE 
• Ability to work proactively and contribute to the company’s innovative solutions
• Knowledge of complex processor based systems – SoC, toolchain etc.
• Interest in development methodologies and a desire to contribute to ongoing improvements
• Lab experience with wireless test equipment.

Degree: Software Engineering degree or equivalent

Experience: Minimum 2 to 10 years (2 positions are open)

Languages: English mandatory, French is a plus

For further information or to send in your CV please email: recrute@emblemsoft.com