Staff Engineer, Electrical

2 days ago

Menlo Park, California, United States PacBio Full time
Pacific Biosciences (PacBio) Job Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and team-oriented Staff Embedded Software Engineer specializing in instrument control electronics to contribute to the advancement of genomic sequencing technology.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-quality embedded software for PCBAs.
  • Lead the full embedded software development lifecycle from requirements analysis to design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to define interfaces and integrate software components with instrument hardware.
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on instrument functionality.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and promote knowledge sharing.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to embedded software technologies.
Required Qualifications:
  • Typically requires a minimum of 7-10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or a minimum of 5-8 years with a Master's degree; or a minimum of 3-7 years with a PhD.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of embedded systems, and how to use limited resources on MCU efficiently. Knowing the trade-offs of bare metal and RTOS.
  • Experience with MCU peripherals such as UART, USB, CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, ADC, DAC, TIMER, etc.
  • Familiar with writing device drivers for communications IC's and ASICS.
  • Knowledge of ArmV7M architecture, and familiarity with ARM Cortex-M3 and M4 MCU.
  • Understanding of electrical circuits and ability to read schematic.
  • Familiar with JTAG and other debugging tools.
  • Experience developing bootloaders for live firmware update.
  • Proficient in C/C++.
  • Proficient with interrupt handling and DMA operation.
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to issue resolution.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with real-time systems, embedded software development, or device drivers.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Windows application development.
  • Experience with instrument control development.
  • Experience with Python programming language and familiarity with Linux operating systems.
  • Previous experience in a regulated industry such as biotechnology or healthcare.

PacBio is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at .

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