[Open position] Project Saathi - Software Engineer - Embedded System

Impacters is growing and we are putting together a team of strong, enthusiastic engineers and scientists! 

Impacters (formerly Coder Girls Initiative) aims to start a movement that encourages youths, especially girls to innovate in the field of STEM by giving them the tools to get started and aspiring them to continue exploring. It also aspires to create an inviting place for future female tech leaders by giving them the tools and support to invent and innovate in an unrestricted environment. After organizing numerous workshops and internship sessions, Impacters is now working on a 10-month project that will simplify agriculture through scientific methods and we are looking for engineers to support us in the further development of our solutions.

About the project

  • In this exciting position, You will work on diverse issues related to the topic of data-driven farming. The goal: scientific assessment of agricultural methods and to make smart farming more accessible to the smallholder farmers.

  • You will be responsible for implementing data collection, data flow and sensor monitoring logic for agriculture related hardware assemblies.

  • In addition, you will design and build modules for a system that monitors a range of sensor devices that each collect large amounts of data

  • You will also advise our team of young interns on the further development and sustainable implementation of their ideas.

  • Last but not the least, you will try out new approaches in dealing with different edge computing platforms and check their potential with regard to possible applications at Impacters.

  • Working hours: Sun.-Fri. (10am - 5pm)

  • Limited contract of 5 months with a possibility to extend based on the team’s performance

Qualifications

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Experience with C/C++ and Python programming languages

  • Experience with embedded development platforms (e.g. Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32)

  • Ability to carry out research independently

  • Some experience with prototyping tools (e.g. Proteus)

Bonus Qualifications 

  • Experience with Machine Learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, Tensorflow, spaCy, scikit-learn)

  • Experience with communication protocols and standards (Bluetooth, WiFi, USB, etc)

  • Experience with mobile application development (flutter)

  • Experience with web application development (vue.js)

  • Previous experience with mentoring

  • Previous experience with agricultural projects

Be Part of Impacters – there is a lot in it for you

  • Opportunity to grow with an initiative with a real purpose

  • Opportunity to participate in seminars, programs organized by Impacters

  • Dynamic learning environment with a young, passionate and skilled team

  • Opportunity for thesis projects

Sounds interesting? Send us your CV, cover letter, expected salary and relevant certificates.

Have questions? We’ll be happy to answer them!
teamimpacters@gmail.com

1629282651757