Sr Firmware Engineer IRC

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Global Logic estimates the starting pay range for this role to be performed onsite in San Francisco, CA is $150,000 – $160,000 and reflects base salary only. This pay range is provided as a good faith estimate and the amount offered may be higher or lower. Global Logic takes many factors into consideration in making an offer, including candidate qualifications, work experience, operational needs, travel and onsite requirements, internal peer equity, prevailing wage, responsibilities, and other market and business considerations.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative firmware engineer to support development of cybersecurity updates to an IoT medical device that detects cardiac arrhythmias. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who can quickly contribute to firmware design, implementation, debugging, and cross-functional development efforts in a regulated environment.

The engineer in this role will work on resource-constrained embedded systems and contribute across the firmware lifecycle, including development, integration, debugging, investigation, documentation, and support for verification and release activities. This position requires strong technical skills in embedded C development, hardware and firmware integration, and hands‑on debugging.

• Proficiency in C with ability to adapt to company coding style; good commenting habits
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle in a regulated environment (FDA preferred)
• Excellent proactive communication skills, both verbal and written, including through collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Teams)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Experience interacting with software debugging in an embedded environment (IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git), and release methodologies
• Familiarity with MISRA or other coding standards is a plus
• Disciplined and detail-oriented; consistently delivers robust, readable code
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving skills and ownership of deliverables

• Update existing firmware running on a resource‑constrained embedded system to include cybersecurity enhancements such as encryption, updating SOUP components to current versions, and logging cyber events
• Contribute to firmware design, implementation, integration, debugging, and release support
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development practices and coding standards
• Investigate and help resolve complex technical issues across firmware, hardware, wireless, power, manufacturing, and system interactions
• Contribute to firmware documentation and development artifacts in support of regulated product development processes
• Write and execute unit and integration testing
• Resolve static code analysis warning and errors
• Work hands‑on with company‑provided hardware for development and debugging, using appropriate lab setup (power supply, static mat, etc.)

• Exciting Projects: work on market‑defining products using the latest technologies.
• Collaborative Environment: collaborate with a diverse team in an open, laid‑back setting, including opportunities for remote work.
• Work‑Life Balance: flexible work schedules and opportunities to work from home.
• Professional Development: continuing education, professional certification and training, and international knowledge exchange.
• Excellent Benefits: competitive salaries, health and life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, matched 401K plan, flexible spending accounts, PTO and holidays.

Global Logic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward‑thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.