Sr. Firmware Engineer; Embedded Developer

dormakaba is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer (Embedded Developer) based in Indianapolis, IN. The Senior Firmware Engineer (Embedded Developer) is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded firmware for electronic locks and access management systems. They will lead technical execution across firmware architecture, device drivers, protocols, reliability, and automated test/CI, partnering with hardware, software, manufacturing, and QA teams to deliver robust product releases.

HIRING SALARY RANGE:
Base Salary $120,000 - $135,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

• Own firmware architecture and implementation across multiple releases, including HAL/device drivers, peripheral integrations, and device interfaces/protocols (e.g., UART/I2C/SPI; RFID/BLE where applicable)
• Develop and maintain firmware using modern embedded platforms and RTOS environments, including Zephyr RTOS, and optimize for low ‑ power operation and performance on constrained devices
• Build and maintain an embedded test framework (unit/integration/HIL as applicable) and CI/CD pipelines for automated build/test, static checks, artifacts, and repeatable releases. Partner with hardware/QA/manufacturing teams on bring ‑ up, validation, and production test hooks, and support sustaining/field issues through comprehensive root ‑ cause analysis, while mentoring teammates through design reviews and best practices
• Support product launch and product lifecycle, including customer site visits, root cause analysis, issue validation and replication, and the development and release of a fix

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline
• 10+ years embedded firmware development experience with strong C programming skills
• ARM Cortex‑M class microcontrollers and at least one Real‑Time Operating System (RTOS)
• Familiarity with serial communication protocols (I2C, UART, SPI)
• Strong embedded debugging and root cause analysis (hardware + firmware)

• Experience with Jenkins pipeline and Bitbucket (including Bitbucket Pipelines and/or Bitbucket‑hosted Git workflows)
• STM
  32 ecosystem, FreeRTOS and/or Zephyr
• Boot loader design and Over‑the‑Air (OTA) update mechanisms
• RFID/BLE experience; familiarity with crypto/security concepts
• Experience with Linux development (application level)

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well‑being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 Linked In Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud‑based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact.

At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter – apply now!