Embedded Software Engineer

Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI‑first strategic technology partner, Prodapt provides consulting, business reengineering, and managed services for the largest telecom and tech enterprises building networks and digital experiences of tomorrow. A Service Now‑invested company, Prodapt has been recognized by Gartner as a Large, Telecom‑Native, Regional IT Service Provider. A “Great Place To Work® Certified™” company, Prodapt employs over 6,000 technology and domain experts across the Americas, Europe, India, Africa, & Japan.

Prodapt is part of the 130‑year‑old business conglomerate The Jhaver Group, which employs over 32,000 people across 80+ locations globally.

We’re hiring a Navigation Software Engineer for an onsite role based in San Jose, CA
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• Develop, implement and optimize C/C++ code for the Motion Sensor and/or Positioning algorithms within our embedded software solution.
• Improve the software implementation for efficiency in code footprint, throughput and CPU/RAM usage.
• Optimize parameters in the software solution to improve KPIs (Key Performance Indices) per the requirements from the customer and the target use cases of the solution.
• Develop necessary software tools for the analysis.
• Collaborate effectively with teams within and outside the organization for realizing the best product outcomes.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports on algorithms, software and test results.
• Algorithm development may include areas such as pedestrian navigation, Dead Reckoning (DR), vehicular navigation, sports activity optimization using GNSS and various motion sensors under challenging environments, precise GNSS navigation (e.g. PPP, RTK) and scenarios necessary to enhance product performance KPIs.
• Travel internationally and/or domestically to support product optimization for customers and to collaborate with team members in other geographies.

• Master with 3+ years or PhD (preferred) related experience in Electrical Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Applied physics, Aeronautical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Embedded software development in C/C++ and rapid prototyping in Python or MATLAB.
• Hands‑on experience in Motion Sensor software development, Kalman Filter, GNSS/MEMS integration and sensor fusion.
• Experience with Jira, Gerrit, Git.
• Analysis of complex software to determine anomalies and potential areas of improvement.
• Understanding about VIO (Vision Inertial Odometer) is plus.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Able to work with minimal supervision, and highly collaborative in a team environment.
• Fast learning, hard‑working, and self‑driven.