Embedded Firmware Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Embedded Firmware Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Summary:

This role focuses on low-level embedded firmware development tightly coupled with hardware. The ideal candidate will develop, debug, and maintain embedded C firmware, work directly with hardware designs, and own firmware issues from identification through resolution in a fast paced, cross functional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and debug low level embedded C firmware interacting directly with hardware.
• Diagnose system and firmware issues across products and code branches.
• Review schematics and validate firmware behavior against hardware design.
• Generate engineering binaries, submit changes to repositories, and manage build and packaging workflows.
• Coordinate closely with hardware, factory, program management, and technical teams.
• Drive issues to closure by tracking tasks, evaluating priorities, and proactively removing blockers.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
• Participate in regular sync calls with China based teams during late afternoon or evening hours.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Up to 10 years of relevant embedded firmware and driver development
• Strong Embedded C experience, including low level debugging skills and knowledge of dynamic memory allocation
• Strong embedded C experience with solid low level debugging skills
• Recent experience with hardware design concepts and ability to read schematics
• Strong knowledge with interfaces such as GPIO, SPI, I2C. USB (high speed)
• Python and or Lua scripting to automate testing and debug workflows
• Create scripts and tools to improve efficiency and reliability of firmware validation
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• BS in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience, MS is a plus

Type: Full Time

Location: Cupertino, CA (Onsite Monday thru Friday)

Pay Rate Range: $53-$66/h (DOE)

Submit resumes to

Diane Chen

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