Staff Engineer, Firmware

Responsibilities

• Design and develop firmware for embedded communication and networking devices using Cellular/GNSS, WiFi/BLE and CAN bus.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure hardware–firmware compatibility and optimize performance.
• Debug, test, and troubleshoot firmware, often using tools like JTAG and SWD.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for firmware designs.
• Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure firmware quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Support automated testing strategies, including unit tests, subsystem tests, and hardware ‑ in ‑ the ‑ loop tests.

Qualifications

• Must Haves:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ languages for embedded systems and proficiency in Python for test automation
• Experience with both super loop and RTOS based firmware architectures, including drivers, HAL, and board bring ‑ up
• Experience with networking and security protocols such as TCP/UDP/IP, SSL/TLS, HTTP(s), etc.
• Strong understanding of microcontrollers and internal architectures, with the ability to interpret hardware specifications and schematics
• Hands on experience using digital oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Excellent analytical and problem ‑ solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with embedded Linux based firmware architectures
• Experience with secure boot, secure firmware updates (OTA), and cybersecurity on embedded devices
• Experience with J1939 and J1979-2 CAN bus protocols and Vector CANalyzer and Kvaser/CANTrace tools
• Experience with AI powered IDEs and coding assistants for embedded firmware development

Market Information

Market Minimum: USD $116,226.00/Yr.

Market Maximum: USD $199,245.00/Yr.

Bonus: 0%

Commission Target (% of Base Salary): 0%