Staff Firmware Engineer

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will shape embedded software and connected device experiences that bridge firmware, backend services, and customer-facing surfaces. The ideal candidate will influence architecture, technical direction, and engineering practices across complex systems with real-world device, connectivity, and cloud constraints. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to turn ambiguous customer needs into scalable, high-impact product outcomes.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Own outcomes from vague customer problems to shipped features across firmware, backend services, and web/mobile surfaces
• Drive technology choices and establish architectural patterns with a lasting impact on products
• Design systems considering device constraints, connectivity, and cloud services
• Identify strategic opportunities that influence technology and engineering culture
• Ensure AI algorithms operate accurately within device constraints
• Collaborate with Hardware, Backend, Web, Mobile, Product, and Customer Success teams to define next-generation devices

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software design, development, and deployment, with a focus on embedded systems and firmware
• At least 2 years in a technical leadership or architecture role
• Deep expertise in one embedded domain, such as multimedia, connectivity, or real-time systems
• Proficient in C/C++, Go, Python, or similar programming languages
• Experience shipping products across the full stack, including firmware and backend services
• Strong product and systems thinking, linking technical decisions to customer outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, high-impact projects with multiple dependencies

Benefits

• Flexible, employee-led remote work model
• Professional development stipend
• Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
• Performance-based bonuses and equity opportunities
• Above-market total compensation for top performers

Pay

$162,400 – $290,000 annually