Firmware Engineer
BusPatrol
Firmware Engineer
BusPatrol
Automated school bus stop-arm camera enforcement
Firmware Engineer
Overview
The successful candidate will be instrumental writing firmware and different use-cases on camera. The candidate should contribute to brainstorming, problem solving and leverage AI tools to optimize the design and development lifecycle. S/he should be expert in device driver and application development on Linux platform. A deep understanding and expertise of computer vision is appreciated. A good knowledge of different AI / ML algorithms on computer vision such that s/he can make changes in the existing algorithms. Should have a good knowledge of developing EdgeAI applications meeting the computational constraints.
Responsibilities
· Develop robust, efficient firmware for embedded systems (e.g., bare-metal or RTOS-based) to initialize hardware, manage peripherals, and communicate with other systems.
· Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless operation between code and physical hardware.
· Proficiency in C, C++, Python
· Port new AI models on the platform for different requirements.
· Perform rigorous debugging using emulators and analyzers; validate system functionality via automated testing and simulation tools
· Create technical documentation for design, code, and validation procedures
· Understanding of processor architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS, NXP, TI, x86, NVIDIA, Accelerators)
· Expertise in interfacing with camera (IP Camera and Analog Camera)
· Leverage AI tools to accelerate time to market and enhance development validation efficiency.
· Working experience on AI accelerator
· Modem, Utilization of HW/CPU
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
· 5-10 years of experience
· Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
· Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
· Experience with source control, particularly with Git
· Able to understand schematic and board bring-up skill set
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment.
· Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.
Nice to Have
· Experience in low-level compute infrastructures.
· Experience of working on Novatek Processor
· Experience with Linux Kernel and Device Driver development on Linux
Knowledge on RUST, AT Commands
BusPatrol provides automated school bus stop arm camera systems in the United States, partnering with municipalities, school districts, and bus operators to improve child safety. It operates on a cost-recovery revenue-sharing model, offering the program at no upfront cost to clients and handling procurement, deployment, maintenance, coordination with law enforcement, and ongoing support. The system uses stop-arm cameras to detect violations, collect video evidence, and assist law enforcement in issuing citations, with the company taking a share of the fines as its revenue. Unlike others in the space, BusPatrol combines end-to-end program management with a no-cost entry for clients and a focus on reducing repeat offenses through formal enforcement. The company’s goal is to keep children safer on the road by dramatically reducing stop-arm violations and building a culture of road safety and accountability.
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