Firmware Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 28, 2026. E.W. Scripps Company scores B on the Alion truth index.
The E.W. Scripps Company and Nuuvyo is seeking a Firmware Developer to Design, develop, and maintain firmware for the company's next-generation products. Develop the core digital video recorder (DVR) scheduling engine and application programming interface (APIs) that expose capabilities to the client user interface (UI) applications.
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, 3+ 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
- 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
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The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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