Firmware​/Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title :
Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer

Job Location :
Milpitas, CA (Onsite)

Job Type :
Contract / Fulltime Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Firmware Engineer with 10+ years of expertise in embedded systems design and development. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating firmware solutions for advanced hardware platforms, including high-performance microcontrollers and FPGA-based systems. Prior experience in gantry system development is mandatory.

• Design and develop embedded firmware for high-performance microcontrollers such as Q (176-LQFP package)
• Strong understanding and review of hardware schematics and PCB layouts
  , and multi-layer board design
• Manage multi-voltage power domains
  , analog subsystems (ADCs/DACs), and signal integrity considerations
• Develop and optimize firmware in C/C++, including low-level drivers and hardware abstraction layers
• Configure and integrate RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS) for real-time system applications
• Implement and optimize advanced mathematical algorithms using FPU and DSP instructions
• Interface and integrate with high-speed peripherals such as:
  • OctoSPI
  • Ethernet MAC
  • USB-C
• Collaborate with FPGA teams for system-level integration and co-design
• Define, implement, and troubleshoot communication protocols and interfaces
• Ensure system reliability through testing, debugging, and validation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and software engineering

• 10+ years of experience in firmware/embedded systems development
• Strong expertise in:
  • Embedded C/C++ programming
  • STM
    32 microcontrollers (specifically STM
    32H series preferred)
  • RTOS-based system design (e.g., FreeRTOS)
• Strong Knowledge in:
  • Hardware design and PCB development
  • Power management across multiple voltage domains
  • High-speed interface integration (Ethernet, USB, SPI variants)
• Proven experience in gantry system development (mandatory)
• Experience in FPGA integration and hardware-software co-design
• Strong debugging and system-level troubleshooting skills
• Ability to design and optimize real-time, high-performance systems

• Experience with Renesas S7 microcontrollers
• Strong expertise in serial communication protocol design and implementation
• Exposure to advanced embedded communication standards and custom protocol development

• Strong understanding of embedded architecture and real-time systems
• Expertise in hardware-software integration
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently in an onsite environment
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills