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

Location:

Cupertino, CA (Onsite Monday thru Friday)

Pay Rate Range:

$70-90/h (DOE)

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