Firmware Engineer

Senior Firmware Engineer – Embedded Systems
We are seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to take ownership of firmware architecture and development for our embedded measurement and instrumentation products. This is a hands-on technical leadership role with meaningful influence over product direction and team growth.

What You'll Do
Architecture & Design

• Own end-to-end firmware architecture for embedded systems, from requirements through production
• Develop device drivers, hardware abstraction layers, bootloaders, and microcontroller/SoC firmware
• Define scalable, reusable firmware patterns that integrate cleanly with complex hardware
• Translate system requirements into efficient, maintainable firmware solutions

• Write clean, optimized, well-documented firmware in C, C++, and/or assembly
• Use JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and serial tools to troubleshoot hardware/firmware interactions
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks to validate firmware stability and performance
• Partner with hardware and software teams to define requirements and integration standards

• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on design, debugging, and engineering best practices
• Lead code and design reviews with constructive, actionable feedback
• Drive architectural discussions for new products and feature development
• Champion continuous learning and knowledge sharing across the team

• Work alongside hardware engineers to integrate firmware with sensors, controllers, and communication modules
• Coordinate with software teams to ensure seamless firmware-to-OS and application-layer interaction
• Engage with product stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver aligned solutions
• Support integration, testing, and system validation throughout the product lifecycle

• Profile and tune firmware for speed, memory footprint, and power efficiency
• Implement power management strategies for embedded and battery-operated devices

• Provide ongoing firmware support including bug fixes, updates, and version management
• Develop and maintain design documents, release notes, and technical user guides
• Collaborate with QA to build and execute test plans

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 8+ years of embedded systems and firmware engineering experience, including 4–5 years in a senior or lead capacity
• Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly for embedded targets
• Hands-on experience with JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and serial diagnostic tools
• Strong working knowledge of circuit schematics, data sheets, and hardware design fundamentals
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking platforms
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum workflows and tools such as JIRA or Confluence
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and develop other engineers
• Clear communicator who can translate complex firmware concepts for non-technical audiences
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing competing priorities

• Base salary: $134,500 – $168,000
• Annual performance bonus: up to 15%
• Annual equity award: $14,000
• Benefits effective the first of the month following start date
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (tiered options); HSA, FSA, and dependent care FSA
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Flexible Time Off plus 48 hours annual sick leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave (4 weeks after 1 year of service)
• 401(k) with 4% company match from Day 1
• Nine company-paid holidays annually
• Employee wellness and financial assistance programs