Firmware Engineer

Job Description

Day to Day:

This Firmware Engineer will design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for connected hardware products. Responsibilities include developing new firmware features in C/C++, creating and supporting device drivers, integrating communication protocols, debugging hardware and software interactions, and collaborating closely with cross-functional hardware, software, and product teams. The engineer will participate in code reviews, contribute to system architecture discussions, support unit and integration testing efforts, and help deliver reliable, high-quality firmware throughout the product development lifecycle in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Compensation:

$35/hr to $40/hr

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401K retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Skills and Requirements

Must Have:

• 3+ years of experience as a Firmware Engineer

• Experience developing firmware within a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environment

• Hands-on experience with FreeRTOS or a similar RTOS

• Experience writing, modifying, and debugging hardware drivers

• Experience with embedded communication protocols including UART, I2C, SPI, SDIO, BLE, and WiFi

• Experience working with microcontrollers (MCUs)

• Familiarity with firmware development life cycle and debugging tools

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing (training available) Plusses:

• Experience with STMicroelectronics (STM32) microcontrollers

• Experience with Espressif (ESP32) microcontrollers

• IoT or connected-device experience

• Experience with Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi integration

• Hardware bring-up and board-level debugging experience

• Consumer electronics, robotics, or smart device experience

Agile/Scrum development experience