Shearwater careers: Time to make your own waves

As a global provider of marine seismic data, imaging products and data processing software, our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients; providing them with the tools they need to de-risk their exploration and maximise their production efficiency.
To mirror this, we offer an unparalleled environment for our employees, one that encourages growth and inclusiveness and where everyone feels valued.
We partner with energy companies to find the natural resources the world needs today, as well as to provide subsurface monitoring and site surveys for energy transition applications, as efficiently and safely as possible.
This is a fantastic time to join Shearwater as we expand our teams to meet the seismic exploration challenges of the future.
The Role
Our Research, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams have decades of experience generating industry game-changing technologies.
We know the vital role developing cutting-edge technology plays in geophysics - both for today’s natural resource needs and as well as energy transition initiatives for the future.
Our team at the Shearwater Technology and Innovation Center at Høvik collaborates with internal and external teams around the world to create best-in-class results.
The role of a Senior Embedded Software Engineer offers you the opportunity to become part of our product development team and take responsibility for developing and testing embedded software.

Duties and responsibilities

• Deliver functional software according to Project Requirements

• Work with the project team to develop user stories and ensure they are realistic and achievable
• Design, develop & test software code
• Adhere to the development process (test driven development, continuous integration and software management)

• Develop test software for PCBA manufacturing and/or qualification testing
• Write and review technical documentation
• Plan for and participate in lab and field tests
• Mentor new team members within the discipline
• Promote use of new technology, tools and processes when relevant

Education and experience

• Master of Science in electronics/software development. A Bachelor degree may be accepted as long as significant practical experience in the field of embedded software development can be demonstrated
• Minimum 5 years of experience with embedded software development
• Strong technical understanding of software design as well as the interaction between hardware and software
• Significant programming experience
• Proficiency in C, C++ or LabView
• Good understanding of electronics schematics
• Good understanding of software version control systems.
• Knowledge about communication protocols e.g. SDIO (for EMMC), Uart, I2C, SPI
• Experience with Python, Embedded Linux and Unit testing, e.g. Google mock/test, is an advantage
• Strong technical writing skills, experience in developing and reviewing documentation
• Experience of working in cross-functional teams

Personal Qualities

• Possess positive attitude and interpersonal skills to work efficiently with staff at all levels, and to manage stakeholders
• Good spoken and written English
• Strong problem-solving skills

What does Shearwater offer employees?
• The chance to work in one of the world’s most exciting industries. From acquisition to image processing and research & development, our people innovate collaboratively from sensor to image - a continuous loop between people and technology
• Working with highly driven, skilled, and dedicated colleagues, both on and offshore
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A culture of transparency and freedom which allows our people to develop in an environment that encourages progression
• A commitment to being the best and finding people who share this vision

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Shearwater careers: Time to make your own waves