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Senior Staff Firmware Engineer at Sphere Entertainment Co.
Bozeman, MTFull-timeStandard HiringPosted 29 days ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at </span><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sphereentertainmentco.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMaddie.Rizzo%40msg.com%7Cf345c42af5d7463ff83408de643f07ae%7Cf2c1e8475bd24ba2b5e4b529a645f31a%7C1%7C0%7C639058419051444527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cMiSC0m9pVYooMKOmqGRKLvrWz4pyLwUcbtd%2BD8jl0E%3D&reserved=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">www.sphereentertainmentco.com</a>.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">This position is with Advanced Electronic Designs, Inc. (AED), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sphere Entertainment Group, LLC (Sphere). The policies and benefits applicable to employees of AED (and this position) may be different than those applicable to employees of Sphere.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">AED Product Development (AED) is an engineering product design and development firm located in Bozeman, Montana that is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sphere Entertainment Co. AED partnered with Sphere Entertainment in the design, development, engineering, and manufacturing of the groundbreaking Big Sky camera system – an ultra-high resolution camera system and custom content creation tool that was created to capture the stunning images and video required for the world’s highest resolution LED screen at Sphere. AED thrives on solving intricate design challenges and developing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries and technologies. Our environment is fast-paced and engaging, coupled with a healthy work-life balance and competitive compensation. Due to the hands-on nature of the products we develop, staff are required to be present on campus. When you join our team, you will be part of an exclusive group of forward-thinking engineers developing first-of-kind technologies that make a positive contribution to society.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Who You Are</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">You are a highly proficient electrical/computer engineer whose technical breadth spans hardware turn on and debugging through professional software development on embedded systems.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">You’re a problem solver who works well as part of a team or as a single point of contact on projects, and has a large breadth of experience, especially with embedded systems and Linux development. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Architect and implement bare metal, RTOS-based, and Linux firmware designs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Write code for a wide range of microprocessors and FPGA soft processors on simple to highly complex hardware designs in a wide variety of products.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Collaborate with HW designers during the design process to optimize HW and FW interoperability.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Work as a team with HW designers during board turn on and debugging by writing code to exercise peripherals on the board and verify functionality.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site. </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Experience:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">10+ years of professional firmware development experience.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Demonstrated ability to estimate and work to individual task durations, and deliver projects on time and on budget.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Experience managing the codebases of different projects of varying age and level of polish.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Strong experience developing in an embedded Linux environment.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Demonstrate a high level of expertise in C and C++.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Demonstrable expertise developing in Linux.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ability to architect an RTOS-based firmware design.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Experience debugging and troubleshooting hardware, including the use of oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Comfortable with Ethernet communications using sockets - datagram, stream, and raw sockets in Windows & Linux operating systems.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Experience with Python (versions 2.x and 3.x)</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">High level of expertise in C and C++.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Cmake and/or make</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Writing unit tests for your code and understanding code-coverage tools & analytics.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ability to quickly navigate, read and learn existing codebases and their patterns.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Git, Github and/or GitLab</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Identify opportunities for firmware architecture improvements and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs and time-to-delivery.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Best practices and processes for the software development lifecycle.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Requirements:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Pass a comprehensive background check.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Candidates must be able to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control and ITAR compliance laws, which require proof that the candidate is a U.S. person.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Professionalism representing AED when interacting with staff, vendors, clients, and the public.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Organizational skills and the ability to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks independently.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Strong written and verbal communication skills.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Nice to have:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Experience with FPGA Design in Verilog</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Comfortable with USB HID and USB High Speed Interfaces.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Benefits</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">401(k) retirement with a company match</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Health, Vision & Dental Insurance</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Life, AD&D insurance</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Vacation and holiday pay</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Relocation assistance</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">#LI-Onsite</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$200,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$230,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.</span></p>
<p style="line-height: 1.4;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. <span data-teams="true">MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.</span></span></p>
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