Firmware Engineer - 21200

Job Description

Job Description

Firmware Engineer - TalentZök

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a  Firmware Engineer in  Poway, CA who possesses:

• 3+ years of professional experience with C/C++; embedded experience preferred
• Working knowledge of software engineering best practices
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills with the ability to work independently
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field

FULL DESCRIPTION:   We are seeking a Firmware Engineer to design and deliver security-focused embedded software features for hardware-encrypted storage products used in highly regulated environments. This role will support embedded C/C++ development, modern cryptography-enabled features, verification and validation testing, hardware/software integration, technical documentation, and certification readiness efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong embedded software fundamentals, excellent technical communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a performance-oriented engineering environment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing robust, maintainable embedded C/C++ software aligned with industry best practices
• Developing cryptography-enabled features supporting data confidentiality, integrity, and secure device behavior
• Creating and executing verification and validation test plans
• Supporting product qualification and release readiness activities
• Partnering with hardware engineering to bring up new boards
• Interpreting datasheets, schematics, and technical documentation to support development and debugging
• Debugging hardware/software integration issues
• Performing root-cause analysis and driving issues to resolution across firmware, hardware, and test domains
• Participating in design reviews and code reviews
• Helping define coding standards and secure development practices
• Producing technical documentation, including requirements, specifications, style guides, and test evidence
• Supporting FIPS certification readiness activities and related documentation or evidence generation
• Working with silicon and SSD vendors to translate product requirements into partner roadmaps
• Supporting secure product development from concept through release
• Collaborating with engineering and external partners to bring secure products to market

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field required
• 3+ years of professional C/C++ experience required
• Embedded software experience preferred
• Working knowledge of software engineering best practices, including code reviews, version control, and coding standards
• Ability to develop firmware using industry standard IDE software packages
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Ability to read and interpret datasheets and schematics preferred
• Experience debugging new board designs preferred
• Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and resource-constrained embedded systems preferred
• Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms and secure key-handling concepts preferred
• Experience with unit testing or test-driven development for embedded software preferred
• Familiarity with USB device development or USB protocol stacks preferred
• Experience supporting products in FIPS-regulated environments preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work onsite in Poway, CA
• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Must be authorized to work without sponsorship

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while developing firmware, reviewing code, debugging issues, and documenting technical requirements
• Ability to communicate by phone, email, video meeting, and in person throughout the workday
• Ability to review code, schematics, datasheets, technical specifications, test plans, and computer screens for extended periods
• Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, programming, documentation, hardware debugging support, and standard engineering tasks
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office, engineering, lab, or production areas as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard office, engineering, lab, or test materials as needed
• Ability to work in an engineering, lab, or production-adjacent environment while following applicable safety procedures
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment as needed when entering lab or production areas

Salary Range: $115,000 to $150,000/year + profit sharing

More information can be found at 

TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.

Company Description

TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.