Embedded Developer

Job description
Are you an experienced programmer used to working with embedded systems? Are you intrigued by Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? If you are, you should definitely consider this position as an embedded developer to Ekkono Solutions. 

Ekkono’s product is a machine learning library for embedded systems developed in C and C++. In your role as Embedded Developer you will become an essential part of the development team. Ekkono is currently on a growth journey where they are expected to increase with both personnel and product. You will be part of this journey while developing Ekkono's core product. 

Ekkonos office is based in Varberg and they apply hybrid/remote work with colleagues located in Borås, Malmö and Göteborg to name some examples. For this position, it’s preferred that you are able to work from Ekkonos office in Varberg a couple of times a week (depending on where you are located).

In this recruitment Ekkono is collaborating with Randstad Technologies. For more information, please contact Recruitment Consultant Julia Christensson at julia.christensson@randstad.se. Last date for application is 2023-04-17. The position may be filled before the last application day so please apply as soon as possible.

Responsibilities
As an Embedded Developer at Ekkono you will work with implementing the latest algorithms into their library, testing them and helping customers deploy the library on their target platform. You will work in a cross functional team consisting of Developers, Machine Learning Engineers and Data Scientists to develop the latest features in a way that enables deployment on constrained devices. 
In this role you will:
Implement new machine learning algorithms from scratch
Optimize code in regards to memory usage and speed of execution
Create, maintain and test generic software aimed at running on multiple platforms and architectures
Work with industrial customers to create custom solutions for their specific needs


Qualifications
We believe that you have:
Very good knowledge and experience of programming in C
Good knowledge in one or more of the following programming languages: C++, Python
Experience of cross platform and embedded development

It is meritorious if you have:
Knowledge in automated test platforms, unit testing, and/or CI platforms
Experience in leveraging hardware acceleration for graphics processing, machine learning or DSPs
Previous experience in machine learning.
Familiarity with real-time operating systems RTOS
Fluent in Swedish and English, both verbally and in writing

To be successful in this role, we believe that you are initiative-taking, open-minded and able to work in a small team together with other experienced colleagues. At Ekkono, you won't be presented with a detailed plan, but instead have many blank puzzle pieces. Here, the team is very open to suggestions and creative ideas. Everyone who belongs to Ekkono sets the framework for the company and you will have a great opportunity to be involved in creating.

About the company
Ekkono is a Swedish software company founded in 2016. It is based on the research by Rikard König, a PhD and Senior Lecturer in Machine Learning. He presented his work to serial entrepreneur Jon Lindén, who immediately fell in love with the idea of making IoT devices more intelligent. Together with Anders Alneng and Joakim Andersson, both previous co-workers to Jon, they founded Ekkono. Today, the company consists of a diverse team of experienced entrepreneurs, Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists and Embedded Developers. Together, we’re striving to make the earth a better place with technology.

Ekkono is born out of seven years of machine learning research. More precisely in the area of high performance computing and predictive analytics. The result is a resource efficient small-footprint solution which can run most applicable machine learning algorithms on small platforms. We deliver an edge computing platform for connected things packaged in a Software Development Kit.