Firmware Engineer_Senior Associate

Operations

PwC’s operations consulting specialists focus on enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. They analyze client needs, develop strategies, and provide guidance to help streamline processes, improve productivity, and boost business performance.

Product Development and Manufacturing

In this role, you will specialize in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyze product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. You will also guide clients on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimizing supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Skills

• Focused on building meaningful client connections and inspiring others.
• Anticipating and managing diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings.
• Using a broad range of tools, methodologies, and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Breaking down complex concepts with critical thinking.
• Understanding broader objectives and how work fits into the overall strategy.
• Developing a deeper understanding of the business context and its changes.
• Reflecting to develop self-awareness, enhance strengths, and address development areas.
• Interpreting data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Upholding and reinforcing professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 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.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming, including basic object-oriented concepts.
• Experience with embedded system development and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with embedded MCU architectures (e.g., ST Micro, Nordic).
• 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.
• 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).
• Strong ownership of assigned technical tasks.
• Works effectively with moderate supervision and seeks guidance when necessary.
• Communicates clearly with team members and stakeholders.
• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. For more information, please visit this link.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PwC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC does not sponsor experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: here. Learn more about how we work: here.