Expert Software Engineer

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Job Specifications

What We Expect From This Role

The Principal Engineer leads the strategic design, development, and implementation of highly complex and innovative engineering projects. This role requires an exceptional understanding of engineering principles and the ability to provide visionary leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers. The Principal Engineer works independently and collaboratively with senior management to ensure the successful completion of projects, driving innovation and excellence across the organization.

What You Will Work On

You will work on Barco CTRL, an innovative, scalable software platform for Control Rooms that simplifies workflows, deployment, and serviceability. Designed to uphold the highest levels of cybersecurity, Barco CTRL allows users to securely connect to their sources, from any location, and interact with the content on any video wall or operator desk.

This position of a key part of the Barco CTRL solution and is situated in its low-level layer that deals directly with the visualization of the different sources on our Barco CTRL hardware. You will be mainly writing software that runs directly on our dedicated embedded devices.

Lead Accountabilities

Lead and oversee the strategic design and development of highly complex and innovative engineering projects.
Conduct advanced research and gather data to support project requirements.
Prepare and review comprehensive technical documentation and reports.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and integration.
Lead and facilitate project meetings, providing strategic insights and updates on assigned tasks.
Perform rigorous testing and analysis to ensure project quality and compliance.
Mentor and guide junior, mid-level, and senior engineers, providing technical expertise and support.
Drive process improvements to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain strong communication and relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their requirements and expectations are met.
Contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes within the engineering department.

Required Competencies Education

At least a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related and relevant field

Experience

8-10 years of relevant experience in an Engineering role

Required Skills

This skills listed below are what our ideal candidate would look like, but if you do not hit all items, we would encourage you to still apply. What we're looking for is a good combination of skills, aptitude, and team fit!

Exceptional understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Proficiency in engineering software and tools, using primarily C, C++, and python
Proficiency in engineering solutions running on a Linux platform
Experience with Multimedia Frameworks (e.g. GStreamer) and Codecs
Experience developing USB- or other low-drivers drivers
Experience working on embedded devices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Management responsibilities, including overseeing multiple project teams and components of larger projects
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and clients
A desire to drive process and tooling improvements & innovation

About the Company

At Barco, we believe truly great engineering starts with a clear vision. A vision of a better, smarter, and healthier world. Through visualization & collaboration technology, we accelerate innovation in healthcare, enterprise, and entertainment to create a bright tomorrow. Barco. Visioneering a bright tomorrow. Know more

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