Firmware Engineer_Senior Associate

Senior Associate

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance. In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. 3–5 years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience. Experience contributing to embedded or IoT product development projects. Working knowledge of firmware development in real-time or resource-constrained environments. Familiarity with cross-functional product development environments including coordination with hardware teams. Experience working within structured development processes and quality-focused environments including using tools like JIRA. Experience working in Agile or similar project management environments. Technical Skills Proficient C/C++ programming skills (including basic object-oriented concepts). Experience with embedded system development and debugging tools. Able to effectively leverage AI tools to assist during software design and implementation Familiarity with embedded MCU architectures (e.g., ST Micro, Nordic or similar). Solution development exposure to Real-time OS and / or embedded Linux environments. Basic experience with low-level device driver interaction or peripheral integration. Understanding of IoT system components including edge devices and cloud-connected systems. Awareness of performance, memory, and power considerations in embedded systems. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to consumer electronics product software and firmware development. Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other IoT cloud platforms as integrated with embedded solutions. Exposure to IoT AI edge processing or machine learning concepts. Experience supporting mobile app integration (iOS/Android). Experience working in regulated or QMS certified development environments (e.g., ISO 9001). Demonstrates strong ownership of assigned technical tasks. Works effectively with moderate supervision and seeks guidance when appropriate. Communicates clearly with team members and stakeholders. Is detail-oriented and committed to writing reliable, maintainable code. Actively develops technical skills and contributes positively to team performance. Maintains high standards for documentation, testing, and engineering discipline.