Lead Firmware Embedded Engineer

Kforce's client, a growing engineering technology company in Wheat Ridge, CO has an opening for a Lead Firmware Engineer. We are working directly with the hiring manager on this search assignment. The company offers competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus and stock/RSUs. This position is Hybrid Remote.

Summary:

The chosen candidate will lead embedded firmware architecture, development, and optimization. This role serves as the firmware SME, driving scalable, high-performance solutions while mentoring engineers and partnering cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead design and development of embedded firmware (drivers, HAL, bootloaders, SoCs)

* Write and debug code in C/C++ (and assembly as needed) using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

* Optimize firmware for performance, memory, and power efficiency

* Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams on system integration

* Mentor engineers, lead code/design reviews, and drive best practices

* Support full product lifecycle (development through maintenance and updates)
* Bachelor's in EE, CE, CS, or related field

* 7-10+ years of embedded firmware experience; 3-4+ years in a lead role

* Strong C/C++ (plus assembly) skills

* Understanding of how firmware works with different peripherals

* Understanding of schematics and circuit boards is desired

* C embedded running on Arm processors

* Bare metal/low level programming

* Git Hub and Jira to manage the code

* They use Arm processors but open to other types of microprocessor's experience

* Experience with embedded debugging tools and hardware systems (schematics/data sheets)

* Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, and Agile (JIRA, Confluence)

* Expertise in firmware optimization and power management

* Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

* Assembly would be a plus

* Device Driver development is preferred

* RTOS and C++ experience is a plus but not required