Senior firmware engineer

About the Role

This role is ideal for a seasoned embedded software engineer who brings deep IoT expertise, a passion for mentorship, and a track record of leading net-new product development from concept through delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong firmware development skills with hardware knowledge, thrives in collaborative team environments, and takes pride in delivering reliable, high-quality solutions.

What You'll Do

Firmware & Embedded Development

• Design, develop, and implement firmware and embedded software for IoT devices, ensuring high performance, quality, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware and software components, focusing on simplicity and reuse of proven design elements.
• Utilize hardware knowledge to contribute to the development of hardware designs and circuits that promote seamless interaction between firmware and hardware.

Product Design & Customer Focus

• Design products with a focus on customer needs, ensuring that manufacturing, testing, support, and installation are considered throughout the development process.
• Lead new product development efforts, working closely with Team Leads and Project Managers to deliver solutions on time and within functional specifications.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Actively participate in knowledge sharing, contributing to a culture of transparency and collaboration by documenting and distributing product information.
• Evaluate workflows and processes with a focus on practicality and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and other team quality assurance procedures.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Act as a subject matter expert, mentoring and leading other engineers through expertise and knowledge of current products, technologies, and tools.
• Lead and guide engineering teams in best practices for embedded IoT development, communication protocols, and platform development.

What Skills You Need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent experience, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant professional software engineering experience, including 2+ years leading the on-time delivery of net-new embedded IoT engineering projects and solutions.
• Strong proficiency in C or C++, with a solid grasp of programming principles, effective coding techniques, and the ability to mentor others.
• Working knowledge of IoT protocols and standards including MQTT, TLS, 3GPP, and TCP.
• Solid understanding of and ability to mentor others on IoT device development, communication and protocols, Git, embedded RTOS/OS, platform development, and embedded hardware.
• Robust problem-solving skills with a proactive approach, personal accountability, and a positive and professional attitude.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a passion for knowledge sharing and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where constant iteration, improvement, and innovation are key.

Preferred Technical Skills

• C and C++ development for embedded systems.
• Test equipment including oscilloscopes, DVMs, and JTAG debuggers.
• IoT protocols and standards including MQTT, TLS, 3GPP, and TCP.
• Cellular, satellite, and ISM communications.
• Digital interfaces and protocols including SPI, I2C, RS485, and UART.
• Embedded operating systems including RTOS and Linux.
• IoT security including PKI, TLS, and TPM.
• Integrated development environments including Keil, IAR, and VS Code.