Linux Embedded Engineer - Camera Team

Freefly Systems - Woodinville, WA (Onsite)

Freefly Systems, the company that redefined camera movement with the introduction of the MōVI (a compact, lightweight, 3-axis camera stabilizer) has launched its first camera, the Wave and it’s a hit! We are on the lookout for a uniquely talented embedded Linux Engineer who loves cinematography to get in on the fun.

As a member of the Wave Team, you’ll join us on our mission to develop the world’s most innovative professional camera systems in a fast paced, multidisciplinary, startup environment with direct impact on our product roadmap.

The ideal candidate is a jack of all trades with a diverse portfolio of built work spanning multiple industries and demonstrates a thorough understanding of complex electromechanical systems. Most importantly, you must have a positive “can do” attitude, play well with others, embrace a challenge, and realize that every failure is a critical step toward creating innovative products.

Configure, validate, and deploy embedded Linux kernels based on product needs.

Evaluate, modify, and, if needed, create Linux drivers for camera peripherals.

Architect a simple and responsive on-camera user interface.

Design efficient software that can run on low power camera systems.

Collaborate with team to architect system layout (IO - GPU - CPU - Storage - FPGA - Sensor).

Bring techniques used in other spaces (video games, cell phones, etc) into the video / cinema industry.

Evaluate new technologies (hardware, software, tools).

Enable new levels of image performance via deep learning techniques.

Conduct materials, technology, and process research to develop products that achieve lofty performance requirements.

Perform simulation, testing, and analysis to ensure products that live up to Freefly name.

Multitask across a range of products in varying levels of completion while meeting schedules and hitting milestones.

Provide cross-functional support to internal and external teams.

Mentor and teach whenever possible.

Document your adventure along the way to share with internal / external teams.

Excellent C/C++ programming and debugging skills.

Proficiency in embedded Linux kernel and device driver development and debug.

Experience in camera systems, imaging systems, and computer vision.

Software development across the range from hardware integration/interaction, low level software to handle high-throughput data streams, processing algorithms, and programming applications with GUI (graphical user interface).

Emphasis on embedded software with real-time requirements.

Serial digital communication knowledge (UART, I2C, CAN, SPI).

Hands-on experience with measurement and test equipment (oscilloscopes, DAQ’s, etc).

Experience with version control systems.

5+ years of industry experience (preferred).

Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.

Experience working with multidisciplinary groups driving schedules and tasks.

Passion for learning, iterating, and first principles.

Must possess great ‘feel’. We need to move fast and good hunches save time.

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000/yr depending on experience.

World class team that has out innovated marketplace for > 10 years.

Launch real products to real customers fast!

Freedom to create and grow professionally.

Access to prototyping shop and resources.

The first, again and again! Check out our innovation timeline here.

Long term sustainable thinking. We are building Freefly to be an Evergreen company, a long term hub of innovation. Transparency and building from first principles are key. Good ideas win here.

We see the world differently. We combine technologies in novel ways to drive incredible user value (and smiles!).

If you’re interested in joining our team, drop us a line at  and tell us about your exciting projects, what you’re learning… and a few war stories.