Senior Firmware Engineer - Image Processing

Overview

Brightstar Lottery is seeking a highly experienced Firmware Engineer with deep expertise in image processing to join our Retail Channel Engineering team. This role is critical to the development and optimization of cutting-edge firmware solutions that power our lottery products.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain firmware using machine language, assembly, and high-level languages (C, C++) for Brightstar Lottery products.
• Arcitect and implement image processing algorithms including OMR, OCR, and multi-spectrum imaging (White Light, UV, IR).
• Enhance image and video quality through mathematical and computational techniques.
• Apply AI/ML methods to improve image recognition and processing capabilities.
• Prepare and annotate large-scale image datasets for model training and evaluation.
• Train, validate, and deploy deep learning models using TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimize models for accuracy, latency, and resource efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, hardware, and data science teams to ensure seamless system integration and deployment.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and research in computer vision, image processing, and AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 8+ years of experience in C/C++ software development, including design and documentation.
• Strong foundation in computer science, mathematics, and physics.
• Proficiency in Linux OS, including system-level programming, kernel development, and device drivers.
• Deep understanding of image processing techniques and algorithm development.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and libraries (OpenCV).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Keys to Success

• Leading Complexity
• Leading People
• Leading the Business
• Leading Self

Pay and Benefits

The estimated starting salary range is $74,961-$164,800. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles may be eligible for short-term incentive or other discretionary bonuses. More senior roles maybe eligible for long-term incentive bonuses.

In addition to base pay, Brightstar offers:

• A 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Identity theft insurance

Note: Programs are subject to eligibility requirements.