Firmware/Software Engineer Senior

About the role

Analyzes, develops, designs, programs, debugs and implements embedded systems for the organization’s products and systems. Develops testing and troubleshooting strategies, devices, and systems for firmware. Integrates firmware to maintain functionality, throughput and consistency. Develops user documentation.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, implements, and maintains embedded firmware for the organization's Thermal printer products and solutions.
• Research, design and develop new technology for platform in support of organization’s strategy vision.
• Grows competency on wide range of Product framework, HALs, Linux Kernel drivers from Peripheral and Network communication, and real time controls, and be the go-to-person for questions.
• Ledds requirements meetings for moderately complex firmware design projects.
• Completes all phases of moderately complex firmware design projects.
• Reviews firmware test results and root cause analysis. Resolves highly complex technical issues.
• Reviews changes or upgrades to existing firmware designs.
• Develops new solutions to unique problems. Identifies issues, and makes recommendations for complex problems.
• Makes modifications to or upgrades existing firmware designs via patches and generating new code.
• Enhances and improves existing technologies to apply to new solutions.
• Develops positive relationships with other company functions involved in the design, test, and implementation processes.
• Makes recommendations to immediate team to enhance performance and improve product quality.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Advances internal processes to improve efficiency and performance on executions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related fields) with 6+ years of relevant experience or Masters degree in Engineering (Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related fields) with 4+ years relevant experience.
• Significant experience delivering platform product embedded firmware development.
• Proven experienced in programming languages C/C++.
• Experience in the following: ARM architecture, embedded microcontroller architecture, multi-core systems, RTOS, embedded Linux, filesystems, storage memory, networking, platform libraries, etc.
• Skills in platform architecture, Object Oriented Programming, software design patterns, devices driver development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Development experience in I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, Modbus, WLAN, PWM, ADC, Bluetooth, Ethernet, others Microcontroller peripheral.
• Good knowledge in the use of Oscilloscope, Bus analyzer, emulator and other firmware debugging tools.
• Familiar with electrical interface, schematic diagram, electronic component specification and datasheet.
• Good understanding in embedded RTOS and POSIX implementation including scheduling policy, synchronization methods, Interrupt Service Routine, external library integration, FileSystems, Memory allocation.
• Preferred experience with Stepper motor, network, MQTT, and security.
• Participate in Agile (SCRUM/KanBan) development process.
• Experience of prototype board bring up, bootloader development, ARMCC toolchain is a plus.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer. Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. Know Your Rights. Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.

Pay Range

$96,800.00 - $145,200.00 Annual Incentive Compensation In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Zebra Total Rewards Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work. Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards. Benefits We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.