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Embedded Software Developer

Hexagon

Hexagon

Software Engineering
Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
Posted on Oct 2, 2024
The Company:

Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications.

Our technologies are shaping the production and people-related ecosystems to become increasingly connected and autonomous — ensuring a scalable, sustainable future.

Hexagon’s Mining division solves surface and underground mine challenges with proven technologies for planning, operations, and safety.

Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has approximately 24,000 employees in 50 countries and net sales of approximately 5.5bn USD. Learn more at hexagon.com and follow us @HexagonAB.

Purpose of Position:

Hexagon Mining develops intelligent collision avoidance systems for large vehicles used mainly in open-pit mining. Its products integrate satellite navigation, digital radio, multiple sensors and actuation systems as well as sophisticated algorithms to reliably predict dangerous scenarios and prevent accidents. It employs approx. 100 R&D staff in several attractive international locations. The software developer will join the team to develop this solution.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

  • Design, develop and support our server backend services and client tools used for the current and next generation of our collision avoidance and safety system.
  • Collaborate closely with the hardware, firmware, and backend service development teams to realize new integrated solutions.
  • Assist the product-introduction team and gain first-hand experience with our products.
  • Bring in innovative ideas for further development.

Knowledge and Experience - Required:

  • Bachelor or master’s in software engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field.
  • 3+ years of experience in C and C++ on embedded or Linux systems.
  • MQTT and other IoT related protocols, networking technologies in general, and related network security aspects.
  • Very good knowledge of English.
  • Team oriented and able to work independently.
  • Positive working attitude and good common sense to understand business requirements.
  • Willing to travel overseas occasionally.

Knowledge and Experience - Desired:

  • Web technologies, React.js.
  • Knowledge of OpenWRT and Yocto
  • Knowledge of additional high-level language, e.g., Python, C#.
  • Development and/or maintenance of software for safety-critical, automotive, real-time or control systems
  • Development of localization, navigation, or perception systems based on technologies such as GNSS, radio, UWB, automotive radars, and IMUs.
  • Implementation of CAN, Ethernet, I2C, RS-232 or SPI-based drivers.
  • Functional Safety.
  • Experience with Test-Driven Design, Continuous Integration, and agile development processes (e.g., Scrum).

Travel:

  • 5-10%

You will work on products that could revolutionize the mining industry in the next 5 years. Your colleagues consist of highly qualified and open-minded engineers from all over the world. Beside the developer career you will have the opportunity to develop into multiple directions like project management, product management, customer support and sales.

Join our team as a software developer and make a significant impact on our clients' digital transformation initiatives. We offer a stimulating work environment, competitive compensation package, and opportunities for professional growth. Apply now and help shape the future of Hexagon’s technology solutions.

Hexagon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against any job applicant based on protected characteristics.