Sr, Firmware Developer

The E.W. Scripps Company and Nuuvyo is seeking a Senior Firmware Developer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for next-generation products. This role involves developing the core digital video recorder (DVR) scheduling engine and application programming interfaces (APIs) for client user interface applications. Responsibilities include participating in product design, enhancing existing applications, troubleshooting firmware issues, and contributing to continuous improvement of development processes.

Must Have

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for next-generation products.
• Develop core DVR engine software including program guide ingest and scheduling.
• Participate in the enhancement of existing applications and tools.
• Develop APIs to communicate with client applications (Roku, Apple TV, Android TV).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for firmware component integration.
• Troubleshoot and debug firmware-related issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of firmware development processes.
• Proficient in C and C++ programming languages, and experience with SQLite.
• Familiarity with JSON, REST, and websockets/lighttpd.
• Knowledge of open-source build systems (e.g., Yacto, Buildroot).
• Experience with concurrency and multithreading.
• Experience with video streaming (HLS) and video codecs (MPEG2, H.264, H.265).
• Familiarity with TV and video recording concepts, including ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0.
• Experience with home networking and media streaming devices.
• Knowledge of over-the-air (OTA) broadcasting.

Good to Have

• BS/BA in related Discipline or equivalent years of experience.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Participate in the design and development of the company's next-generation products.
• Develop core DVR engine software that includes program guide ingest and scheduling of recordings and video streams.
• Participate in the enhancement of existing applications and tools.
• Develop APIs to communicate with client applications running on Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, and others.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of firmware components.
• Troubleshoot and debug firmware-related issues.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's firmware development processes.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related Discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Proficient in C and C++ programming languages, and experience with SQLite
• Familiarity with JSON, REST, and websockets/lighttpd
• Knowledge of open-source build systems (e.g., Yacto, Buildroot)
• Experience with concurrency and multithreading
• Experience with video streaming (HLS) and video codecs (MPEG2, H.264, and H.265)
• Familiarity with TV and video recording concepts, including ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0
• Experience with home networking and media streaming devices
• Knowledge of over-the-air (OTA) broadcasting.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development