Sr. Software Architect (5 positions)

SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

In this position candidate will be responsible for the architecture and implementation of the software stack for Intel CPU based tablet products ranging from device drivers, middleware to application software – across various exciting domains ranging from Multimedia to Cloud computing. You will be working with System software and Hardware engineers to define system usage models, system capabilities via various prototypes of advanced features and impacting the look-and-feel of our future tablet products.
 
Aptitude and attitude for very rapid execution, domain depth with system know-how and creating products from ambiguous and quickly evolving specs are vital skills. Ability to deep-dive and build systems based on latest mobile & embedded technologies, OS platforms and multiple software domains are critical.
 
For technical managers/leaders, proven ability to build tablet and phone form factors devices on Windows and/or Android are vital. Excellent understanding and expertise in Windows especially Windows 8 is critical. Strong execution capabilities using Agile SW development methodologies is essential.   Exposure to development in Windows environment.
•  C/C++/C# development experience with deep technical skills in coding and debugging applications or platforms
Knowledge of Windows Device Driver Architecture, Kernel Hooks and Kernel Debugging.
•  Experience with Windows Mobile Platform Builder, Visual Studio IDE/ WinDBG, Windows Remote tools - Profiler, Explorer, registry edit, profiler.
• Experience with JTAG based debug, Flash tools or experience with flashing ROM images.
• In addition to the core skill the candidate should have strong domain expertise in one or more of the domains mentioned below:
Kernel and Device Drivers:
Experience in Core Windows OS internals , real time / embedded aspects of OS, Device Driver know-how, OS relevant device driver architecture, Board bring up in Windows, Boot loaders, board bring up experience in Windows, System resource management in OS, Kernel Hooks, and Kernel Debugging. 
I/O and Connectivity:
UFS, Slimbus, USB, SD / SDIO, MMC, WLAN, GPS, BT expertise 
Video:
Codec knowledge, System expertise of video domain w/ middleware and application layers                                                                                                                                                                              
Imaging:
Imaging Codecs, Camera / Sensor / ISP domain expertise. System level knowledge (Camera driver, codec, middleware and applications)
Graphics and Display:
Expertise with enabling Graphics HW IP with SW layers, knowhow of Windows stacks for Graphics and display (DRM, X). Graphics benchmarking expertise (GLBenchmark etc)
Browser:
Experience with browser optimization (Java script etc) using HW IP blocks. Running various browser benchmarks and fine tuning.
 
Cloud Computing:
Cloud technology know-how (SaaS) – Ability to integrate and tune different cloud based applications
 
Power Management:
Measure and optimize system power for various use cases. Ability to profile and measure power, define real time policies and decisions for system power management.
 
Sensors:
Experience with various sensor technologies and algorithms. This would include low power sensor hub based development and integration efforts as well as advanced sensing algorithm implementations. Ex sensors: Touch, Pressure, Gesture, Ambient light, Temperature, Accelerometer, Gyro, Biometric etc.
Should have lead successful teams for at least 6+ years.

Work location preference

Portland OR,
Redmand WA,
Santa Clara CA