Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Embedded C, C++, QNX, RTOS) | Houston TX (Onsite)

Job Title

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (QNX RTOS)

Location

Houston, TX (Onsite)

Employment Type

Contract

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team responsible for designing and developing firmware for advanced embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Embedded C/C++, QNX RTOS, Linux device drivers, and low-level firmware development.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to build reliable, high-performance embedded solutions while contributing to architecture, optimization, debugging, and product delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain embedded firmware for real-time systems.
• Develop robust firmware using Embedded C and C++.
• Build and maintain Linux device drivers and QNX-based applications.
• Optimize firmware performance, memory utilization, and system reliability.
• Develop and integrate hardware interface drivers and middleware components.
• Participate in software architecture, design reviews, and technical planning.
• Perform debugging, unit testing, verification, and firmware validation.
• Support firmware releases, version control, and software maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, product management, QA, and system engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot field issues and implement firmware improvements.
• Document software designs, technical specifications, and development activities.

Required Skills

• 10+ years of Embedded Firmware Development experience
• Strong expertise in Embedded C and C++
• Extensive experience with QNX RTOS
• Strong Linux Device Driver development experience
• RTOS-based firmware development
• Embedded Systems Programming
• Microprocessor-based firmware design
• BSP (Board Support Package) development
• Multithreading and synchronization
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

Technical Expertise

Operating Systems

• QNX
• Linux
• RTOS

Programming

• Embedded C
• C++
• Data Structures

Communication Protocols

• UART
• SPI
• I2C
• Ethernet

Memory Technologies

• NAND Flash
• NOR Flash
• DDR4

Development Tools

• Git
• SVN
• Embedded IDEs
• Debuggers and Emulators

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with firmware architecture and software design principles
• Experience with Board Bring-up and BSP customization
• Knowledge of embedded communication stacks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading firmware development projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline