Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize low-level software for advanced embedded systems. This role involves working across the full firmware stack-from bare-metal development to RTOS-based wireless systems-while interfacing closely with hardware to deliver high-performance, low-power solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience in embedded Linux, Zephyr, device drivers, and hardware/firmware integration.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs

• Develop and debug firmware on bare-metal and RTOS platforms (e.g., Zephyr)

• Work with embedded Linux systems, including kernel configuration and user-space applications

• Implement and optimize hardware drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, ADC/DAC, PCIe, etc.)

• Develop and validate hardware/firmware interfaces and bring-up new hardware platforms

• Design and implement low-power management strategies

• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software teams

• Perform board bring-up, debugging, and system validation

• Troubleshoot system-level issues

• Contribute to architecture decisions and documentation

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Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with low-power embedded system design preferred

• Familiarity with bootloaders, secure firmware development, and over-the-air (OTA) update processes preferred

• Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto and/or Buildroot preferred

• Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for automation and development support preferred

• Knowledge of wireless communication technologies, including BLE, Wi-Fi, and Cellular connectivity preferred

• Understanding of applicable safety and cybersecurity standards preferred

• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development

• Strong proficiency in C/C++

• Experience with embedded Linux, Zephyr RTOS, and bare-metal development

• Experience writing hardware device drivers

• Understanding of microcontroller and processor architectures

• Familiarity with SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet

• Experience with Git and debugging tools

• Experience in design and optimizing of low-level C/C++ embedded software for GNSS/GPS tracking systems

Physical Requirements (With or without reasonable accommodation):

• Sitting: Over 70%

*** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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