Firmware Engineer

I'm partnered with a rapidly growing defense technology company developing next-generation autonomous systems and advanced hardware platforms. As the organization continues to scale, they are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to play a critical role in designing and developing the embedded software that powers mission-critical products. This position will initially be fully remote. Team members will transition to a hybrid/in-office schedule once the company establishes its San Jose office location. About the Role As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for developing low-level software and embedded systems that interface directly with advanced hardware platforms. You'll work closely with electrical, software, systems, and product engineering teams to build reliable, high-performance solutions for complex real-world applications. This role offers significant technical ownership and the opportunity to influence architecture, development practices, and product direction from early-stage development through deployment. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for advanced hardware systems. Architect and implement low-level software in C/C++ for microcontrollers, processors, and custom hardware platforms. Develop drivers, communication interfaces, and hardware abstraction layers. Debug and troubleshoot firmware, hardware integration, and system-level issues. Optimize firmware performance, reliability, and resource utilization. Participate in system bring‑up, hardware validation, and integration testing. Support products throughout the full development lifecycle, from prototype through production deployment. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 5+ years of experience developing embedded firmware in production environments. Strong proficiency in C/C++ and real-time embedded systems development. Experience working directly with microcontrollers, processors, and hardware peripherals. Strong understanding of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, or similar interfaces. Experience debugging hardware-software integration issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment. Familiarity with RTOS environments and embedded software architecture best practices. Experience using version control systems such as Git. Why Join Build cutting-edge technology with meaningful real-world impact. Work alongside highly talented engineers solving complex technical challenges. Significant ownership and influence over product architecture and development. Opportunity to contribute to next‑generation autonomous and defense systems. Competitive compensation, equity, benefits, and long‑term growth opportunities. If you're interested in learning more, apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr