Staff / Senior Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer

The Arlo firmware team is seeking an experienced Staff / Senior Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer to drive the development of next-generation IoT and video-streaming embedded products. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in video streaming and embedded systems, with the ability to deliver high-performance solutions in demanding environments. Responsibilities: Lead product development efforts and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality firmware. Collaborate closely with cross-functional groups, including internal Hardware, Cloud, Mobile Client teams, and external ODMs, to ensure end-to-end functionality. Design, develop, debug, and integrate new device drivers, protocols, RTOS, and other firmware across Arlo’s embedded systems. Identify and evaluate new SoCs, chipsets, sensors, and related products for integration. Review and analyze board schematics and technical data sheets for system improvements. Key Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of experience in embedded systems engineering, with a strong focus on video streaming and networking technologies. Proficiency in Embedded C and C++ programming. Strong experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux. Deep understanding of complex real-time applications including video, audio, signal processing, and compression (H.264/H.265). Experience with multitasking and multithreaded programming. Expertise in device driver design, development, and implementation. Solid experience in optimizing embedded software for size and performance. Excellent debugging and testing skills in complex environments. Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/FTP/UDP/RTP/RTSP/HTTPS). Experience with wireless communication protocols (WiFi/BLE/LTE). Hands-on experience with basic electronics test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, etc.). Familiar with source control systems like SVN or GIT. Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience in hiring and mentoring engineers. Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with IoT device communication models. Experience with UPNP/DLNA/ALLSEEN/ZIGBEE/ZWAVE/Thread/Matter protocols. Knowledge of memory management systems, file systems, and memory protection in Linux. Expertise in optimizing bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot). Familiarity with scripting languages like Perl, Python, Lua. Bilingual in English and Mandarin. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus, or equivalent relevant work experience.