Join Backcountry Access, where innovation meets adventure. Learn more about our Embedded Software Engineer opportunity and be part of a passionate team that creates cutting-edge gear to keep outdoor enthusiasts safe in the wild.

Elevate Outdoor Collective / Backcountry Access (BCA)

Backcountry Access (BCA) is a leading manufacturer of avalanche safety equipment and backcountry gear, dedicated to enhancing the safety and enjoyment of outdoor enthusiasts. BCA is known for its high-quality products like beacons, shovels, probes, and airbag packs, all designed to empower adventurers in the backcountry. The company operates under Elevate Outdoor Collective, a global family of outdoor brands (including K2, Ride, Line, Völkl, Marker) committed to providing innovative products that inspire people to connect with nature. Elevate Outdoor Collective fosters a culture of sustainability and performance, with a focus on preserving outdoor spaces while delivering top-tier gear for skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor pursuits.

What You Will Do

As a member of a small engineering & development team, you’ll be responsible for the development of new lifesaving products and technologies that snow recreationalists and professionals all over the world use to stay safe in avalanche terrain. You will assist in the development and implementation of firmware designed to work on BCA’s Avalanche Transceivers (beacons).

Responsibilities:

Work with a geographically decentralized team to develop firmware for class leading avalanche transceivers (beacons).
Create software architecture on Embedded SW and other entities like BT, apps (IoS, Android), and manufacturing devices.
Managing and assisting subcontractors developing different subcomponents of software.
Participate in reviews of requirements, HW and other SW stakeholder documents.
Build and follow up time-estimates and deadlines.
Collaborate with hardware engineers and assist with board testing and hardware bring up.
Collaborate with the verification team to ensure full test coverage and debug as necessary.
Code & verify embedded systems for ARM & STM32 architecture.

Who You Are

You are an experienced engineer in the consumer electronics space with a strong desire to work in small but highly collaborative teams. You are a curious tinkerer, a problem solver, and you have a strong appreciation for building things that allow outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the natural world. You might even be an outdoor enthusiast yourself!

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related field.
Solid, in-depth experience working in an embedded systems firmware development role.
Strong proficiency in C and C++.
Experience working with microcontrollers, embedded RTOS (preferably ARM Mbed), and debuggers.
Data / RF Com protocols such as I2C, SPI, USART, GPIO, ADC, DAC, BLE, USB, CODEC, etc.
Ability to troubleshoot hardware and firmware using lab test equipment.
High level documentation skills.
Basic circuit design knowledge.
Python would be a great plus.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance first of the month following employment
401k Employer % Match
12 paid Holidays
Accrued sick and paid time off
Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement Program