Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior Firmware Engineer

This Senior engineering role will help our team to research, develop, maintain, enhance, and customize the embedded solutions which drive HID's Secure Issuance FARGO printers and laminators so that they continue to be the most innovative and compelling solutions in the marketplace. This role requires a variety of analysis and programming tasks as noted in the Duties and Responsibilities section below.

HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees.

As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you'll support HID's success by:

• Analyzing and evaluating embedded solution requirements; collaborating with colleagues and customers to gather and define product requirements
• Assisting in product design and architecture development
• Designing, developing, and maintaining embedded solutions to satisfy documented requirements
• Facilitating and assisting in the task estimation process
• Working and communicating in a cross-functional team environment comprised of firmware engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, quality assurance engineers, product line managers, customer support representatives, and other stakeholders
• Investigating and analyzing reported defects to resolve them in a timely manner
• Proactively providing status updates, raising issues, and communicating necessary information to appropriate team members on a regular basis
• Preparing, presenting, and participating in technical discussions and code reviews
• Contributing to the continued development of processes that improve the efficiency and quality of development projects; assisting in formulating standards and development practices to enhance development processes
• Working with all departments to continuously improve products, processes, workflows, and customer experience
• Making recommendations and assisting in the implementation of new processes and tools
• Consulting with other engineers to evaluate interfaces between hardware and embedded solutions, as well as the operational and performance requirements of the overall system

Your Experience and Background include:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 4-7+ years of related embedded firmware development experience, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) desired
• 4-7+ years of embedded device development experience utilizing object-oriented programming in C/C++.
• Able to effectively use and operate oscilloscopes, analyzers, power supplies, etc.
• Embedded Linux experience is a definite plus
• FPGA experience is a plus
• Working with USB and/or Ethernet devices beneficial
• Experience with DC and stepper motors is a major plus
• Working knowledge of source code management and configuration
• Strong understanding of development processes, principles and objectives
• Experience in development through the entire life-cycle including design, architecture, and implementation
• Experience with implementation of security protocols and secure implementation of cryptographic techniques, and the documentation of the security aspects of system design and implementation is highly desired
• Proven analytical, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both a technical and non-technical audience; comfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resources
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Interested in the challenge, excitement, and responsibility of a fast-paced, growth environment; desire and ability to learn and apply new skills and technologies quickly
• Experience with working in a highly collaborative and dynamic multi-team environment
• Must be able to perform troubleshooting, development work in a consistent and logical manner
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, self-starter
• Ability to effectively balance personal and professional life

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential

To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds