Embedded Engineer

About the role

This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining embedded firmware for microcontrollers and processor-based systems using C and C++. You will work closely with hardware engineers to bring up new boards, debug complex system issues, and ensure reliable integration of software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded firmware in C and C++ for microcontroller- and processor-based systems.
• Develop and maintain device drivers, board support packages, and application-level firmware.
• Interface with hardware peripherals including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet, and ADC/DAC.
• Bring up new hardware platforms and perform low-level system initialization.
• Debug board-level and system-level issues using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to investigate and resolve hardware–software interaction issues.
• Support integration testing and validation activities to ensure reliable system performance.
• Write clear, maintainable, and testable embedded code that adheres to best practices and project standards.
• Participate actively in code reviews and design reviews, providing and incorporating constructive feedback.
• Document firmware architecture, interfaces, and design decisions in a clear and organized manner.
• Support verification and validation activities as needed, including test planning and execution.
• Work directly with customers to clarify technical requirements and understand system constraints.
• Troubleshoot customer-reported issues and provide timely, effective resolutions.
• Communicate technical tradeoffs and design choices clearly and professionally to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to project planning and estimation by providing realistic effort assessments and technical input.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of embedded or firmware development experience, with flexibility depending on degree and overall experience.
• Strong proficiency in C or C++ in embedded environments.
• Hands-on experience working directly with hardware, including microcontrollers and processor-based systems.
• Experience developing firmware, embedded systems, and drivers for low-level hardware interfaces.
• Familiarity with RTOS-based development, such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX, or similar platforms.
• Comfort working in situations where systems are not yet fully functional and require iterative debugging.
• Ability to debug complex embedded systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG.
• Strong embedded development, including board support packages and application-level firmware.
• Ability to explain technical decisions clearly and justify design tradeoffs to team members and customers.
• Experience working in or with safety-critical or highly reliable embedded environments.
• Proficiency with embedded Linux or embedded Linux-based systems.
• Experience with networking stacks or wireless communication protocols.
• Experience supporting embedded products in production environments.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to contribute to project planning, estimation, and technical risk assessment.

Skills

• Experience in regulated or safety-critical environments, such as automotive, medical, aerospace, or industrial systems.
• Exposure to embedded Linux, including driver development and user-space applications.
• Familiarity with networking stacks or wireless protocols used in embedded systems.
• Experience supporting and maintaining products in production, including debugging field issues and deploying firmware updates.