Software Engineer - Entry Level

This is an entry level position for a talented and accomplished engineer to contribute in the embedded software group. Our group develops, debugs, and optimizes custom embedded software for high-throughput data acquisition and triggering systems that capture high-speed signals for customers developing leading-edge technologies.

Candidates will need to demonstrate a strong knowledge of software programming and coding practices. We’re looking for an established software engineer with leadership skills, familiarity with Agile practices, and a willingness to travel to customer sites. A strong candidate will show thorough understanding of successful coding design and implementation decisions and trade-offs. Paired with an excitement to learn industry best practices, preference will be given to highly motivated, self-managed, and creative individuals with strong analytical problem solving skills and a strong commitment to timely delivery of innovative, quality products to our customers.

Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor’s of Science degree in either

Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
With relevant industry HW/SW experience, a Computer Science degree may also be applicable.

Minimum Experience:

Established programming skills in C/C++ and exposure to Python
Ability to work with software operating complex hardware/software machines
Ability to work with HW/SW interfaces and working alongside SW and FPGA engineers
A desire to develop, debug, and optimize custom embedded Linux application software
A desire to apply sound software engineering and Agile development principles
Ability to work with a software quality team and testing to influence software design
Ability to understand translating product requirements into software requirements, generating architecture and design documentation which can be successfully implemented as source code
Able to work closely with software and hardware teams while reporting status to leads and management
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Additional Helpful Experience:

Experience with complimentary languages such as Python, Perl, and Matlab
Technical and project leadership skills
Experience with embedded Linux driver development
Experience with bare metal application development
Contributions to Free and Open Source Software
Appreciation of the design of multi-threaded and real-time embedded software applications
Advanced math or Digital Signal Processing (DSP) skills
Experience with Windows or Mac/iOS application development

Due to US Department of Commerce export control regulations governing technical data of Tektronix products, Tektronix needs to know the citizenship of all its employees. Note that US Citizenship is not required for most positions. Hired candidates will be asked to bring proof of citizenship (passport, birth certificate, green card, visa or similar) on their first day of work.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening, background/criminal check, and if applicable a motor vehicle record search and/or financial record check.

Candidates with less education/experience may be considered for other opportunities

Fortive Corporation Overview:

Fortive is a diversified industrial growth company comprised of global businesses that are recognized leaders in attractive markets. With more than $6 billion in annual revenues, Fortive’s well-known brands hold leading positions in field instrumentation, transportation, sensing, product realization, automation and specialty, and franchise distribution.

Fortive is headquartered in Everett, Washington and employs a team of more than 24,000 research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service and administrative employees in more than 40 countries around the world. Our team grows by tackling challenges that accelerate progress and further their careers. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement, the core of our company’s operating model is the Fortive Business System.