Senior Firmware Engineer, Opengear; Sandy, UT - Hybrid, or Huntsville, AL

Overview

Opengear keeps networks running smoothly with our Network Resilience Platform. Leveraging our Smart Out of Band solution and automation capabilities, users gain unparalleled presence and proximity to devices. By providing an independent management plane, the Network Resilience Platform ensures secure remote access, enabling connectivity from anywhere. This allows for the effortless deployment, management, and remediation of networks—on the First Day, Worst Day, and Every Day.

Opengear is a global company with offices in Brisbane, Australia and Sandy, Utah.

Locations: Sandy, UT (Hybrid, three days per week), or Huntsville, AL

• Design, implement, and bring up complete embedded systems based on existing architectures.
• Port, develop, and debug embedded Linux and bare-metal hardware drivers.
• Develop onboard diagnostics and production test software to validate hardware during manufacturing and deployment.
• Analyze test and field data to identify failure trends and drive continuous product improvement.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure robust system integration.
• Support firmware throughout the product lifecycle, including production, field deployment, and customer issue resolution.
• Optimize firmware for performance, reliability, power consumption, and manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and contribute to technical documentation and best practices.
• Assist in implementing secure firmware features such as secure boot and OTA updates, as required.

• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++ in embedded Linux, preferably with the Yocto Project. Rust experience applying the language to non-trivial systems problems (professional, open source, or substantial personal projects).
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining embedded Linux systems.
• Familiarity with wireless communication technologies, such as LTE and 5G.
• Experience developing firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, including use of standard embedded development tool chains.
• Strong debugging skills using JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Solid understanding of secure firmware development practices, including OTA update mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols commonly used in embedded systems.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and exposure to CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Exposure to or experience with FPGA programming is a plus.

• Ability to debug hardware components for root cause analysis.
• Perform design-for-manufacturing reviews of printed circuit boards.
• Embedded Linux driver development and debugging.
• Test software automation development, primarily using Python.
• Robot Framework test development.
• Web UI development for testing and automation systems.
• Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, work visas, employment-based visas, or residency sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States at the time of application. Visa applications of any kind will not be considered.

Digi International offers a distinctive Total Rewards package including a short-term incentive program, new hire stock award, paid parental leave, open (uncapped) PTO, and hybrid work environment in addition to our competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $95,000– $149,000. Pay ranges are determined by role, job level and primary job location. The range displayed reflects the reasonable range we anticipate paying for this position and reflects the cost of labor within several U.S. geographic markets. The specific salary offered within the range will depend on various factors including the candidate’s relevant and prior experience, education, skills, and primary work location.

It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position. Pay ranges are typically reviewed and updated annually.

At Digi, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.