Camera Vision Embedded Engineer

About the Position

Our client is an industrial drone manufacturer established in 2015. They have set out to build solutions that leverage groundbreaking unmanned capabilities to improve efficiencies and promote safety. Innovations they create here increase the value of aerial technologies in people's day-to-day lives and revolutionize the aeronautical industry. We are looking for exceptional talent striving for new challenges, ready to bring up new solutions, brainstorm and throw themselves into creating the new every day.

We are seeking an experienced Camera Vision Embedded Engineer to take part in design, development and maintenance of embedded software solutions for the company’s product range consisting of UAVs, in-house design imaging systems and video communication equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with camera hardware, image processing pipelines, computer vision algorithms, and resource-constrained embedded systems.

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Riga, Latvia.

Responsibilities

• Embedded firmware development for Linux-based SoC and microcontrollers.
• Linux kernel driver development.
• Bring-up and implementation of new sensor ICs.
• Support for existing applications and firmware maintenance.
• Design and develop embedded vision systems using cameras, image sensors, and edge computing platforms.
• Implement and optimize computer vision algorithms for real-time performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience with Linux.
• 3+ years of work experience with Embedded Systems.
• C language, bash scripts, make and other common embedded languages.
• Experience developing real-time image tracking and target tracking systems.
• Experience with automatic object detection, classification, and tracking in video streams.
• 8/32bit microcontrollers (ARM, AVR, Microchip, etc.).
• Knowledge of basic microcontrollers communication protocols: I2C, SPI, USB, CAN.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of robotics, autonomous systems, drones, industrial automation, or smart devices.
• Upper-Intermediate level of English.
• Willingness to relocate to Riga, Latvia and work full-time from the office (hybrid may be possible after the probation period).
• Ability to pass a government security clearance, which is mandatory for all final candidates.
• Eligibility to work in Europe is highly preferred (e.g., EU citizenship or a valid work permit/Blue Card).
• Understanding and acceptance of the defense-related environment.
• Interest in long-term relocation rather than short-term contract work.

Nice to Have

• Experience with OpenWrt - kernel and application sides.
• Practical experience in high frequency device development (amplifiers, mixers, receivers, etc.).
• Deeper understanding of IEEE 802.11 and experience with other communication protocols.
• Electronic device development: schematics, PCB routing, etc.
• Understanding of radio frequency device specifics.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation depending on qualifications.
• Experience in a fast-growing, highly innovative global industry.
• Excellent work conditions and open-minded team.
• Health and accident insurance policies.
• Free parking lot next to the office.
• Corporate events, regular internal activities and other benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and training.