Firmware Engineer

Dojo Five is on a mission to drive the firmware industry forward. We partner with companies to modernize their embedded software development—integrating the right tools, techniques, and culture to deliver reliable, high-performance firmware. Our vision: 10,000 Successful Modernization Initiatives by 2035.

We're a team that takes quality seriously, celebrates continuous learning, and genuinely has fun doing it.

As a Staff Firmware Engineer at Dojo Five, you'll be a trusted technical leader—both for our clients and within our team. You'll tackle complex embedded systems challenges, guide architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and help set the standard for modern firmware development.

This isn't just a heads-down coding role. You'll engage directly with clients, lead projects end to end, and play an active part in shaping how Dojo Five grows.

Set strategic direction for firmware best practices—for clients and for Dojo Five

Design, develop, review, and test firmware, products, and electronics

Define build systems, repository structures, and documentation standards

Lead projects: work breakdown, architecture, and delivery

Mentor and coach engineers; lead technical training

Collaborate cross-functionally to align on project goals and requirements

Represent Dojo Five's technical capabilities in client and sales discussions

Participate in recruiting, group interviews, and technical reviews

Contribute to branding, outreach, and marketing initiatives

Manage your time independently with accurate reporting

10+ years of professional embedded systems development (15+ preferred)

2+ years leading other developers (5+ preferred)

Required:

C, C++, Python

Desired:
Rust, Assembly (ARM, x86, PIC)

Required:

FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux (Yocto), Secure bootloaders

Required:

UART/USART, I2C, SPI, BLE

Desired: CAN/CAN-FD, USB, Ethernet, WiFi, Cellular/LTE, Protobuf, MQTT, Flash

Required:

IDEs (VSCode, Eclipse, STM
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CubeIDE), Docker/devcontainers, benchtop tools (oscilloscope, logic/protocol analyzers, power supplies, multimeter), Git, pytest, unit testing frameworks (Unity/CMock/Ceedling, Google Test/gMock), Agile (Scrum & Kanban), risk assessments

Are passionate about best practices and modern development approaches

Communicate clearly and build trust with a wide range of stakeholders

Approach problems with curiosity, optimism, and kindness

Are a methodical thinker who can articulate trade-offs and lead others to good decisions

Prioritize outcomes over ego and lead through influence, not authority

Can take a client's vision—often from non-embedded experts—and make it real

Are proactive: you spot risks early and come prepared with solutions

Enjoy both leading people and doing deep technical work

Work must be performed from a secure, fixed location with reliable high-speed internet within the contiguous United States.

Our process is designed to see how you think and work.

Conversational interviews:
No AI tools, reference materials, or outside assistance permitted. We want to hear your thinking.

Coding exercise: AI tools are welcome—with disclosure. We want to see how you work with them in practice.

All interview stages require video with camera on (no virtual backgrounds). Candidates must provide proof of US-based residence and verify identity prior to or during the process.

Dojo Five provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type—regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.