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Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

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Job Description

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Location: Austin, TX
Experience: 10+ Years
Employment Type: Contract

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, real-time operating systems, firmware architecture, and debugging. This role requires a seasoned engineer who can contribute independently to the design, development, and optimization of embedded software solutions.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for complex hardware platforms.
• Develop and optimize software for Silicon Labs-based processors and embedded systems.
• Implement and maintain robust software architectures using Finite State Machine (FSM) methodologies.
• Work within Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments to develop reliable and high-performance applications.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize firmware using GCC toolchains and GDB debugging tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and software engineers.
• Develop and maintain build systems using CMake.
• Create technical documentation and support code reviews, testing, and validation activities.
• Contribute to software quality, performance improvements, and product reliability initiatives.

Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware/software development.
• Strong experience with Silicon Labs processors and development environments.
• Solid understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming languages.
• Strong experience working in Linux-based development environments.
• Deep understanding of Finite State Machine (FSM) design and implementation.
• Extensive experience with GCC toolchains and GDB debugging.
• Experience with CMake build systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Cursor AI development tools.
• Familiarity with OpenSpec or similar specification/documentation frameworks.
• Prior experience working in distributed or remote engineering teams.
• Experience developing firmware for connected, IoT, or industrial embedded products.

Location
• Preferred: Austin, Texas
• Remote: Open to qualified candidates working remotely.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level embedded engineer to contribute to cutting-edge embedded systems and firmware development projects.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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