Firmware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware for our products. You will collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of firmware with our hardware platforms.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Firmware Development: Design and implement embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems, ensuring functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze product requirements and translate them into firmware specifications and designs.
• Coding and Debugging: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C/C++ for embedded systems; debug and troubleshoot firmware issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Integration Testing: Conduct integration testing of firmware and hardware components to verify functionality and performance; identify and resolve compatibility issues.
• Firmware Optimization: Optimize firmware code for memory usage, power consumption, and performance to meet design constraints and requirements.
• Version Control and Documentation: Maintain version control of firmware codebase using tools like Git; create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, test plans, and release notes.
• Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with hardware engineers, software developers, and QA engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware and software components.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure firmware compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices for safety, security, and performance.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience (X years) as a Firmware Engineer or Embedded Software Engineer, developing firmware for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages for embedded systems development.
• Experience with microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex, PIC, AVR) and embedded development tools (e.g., IDEs, debuggers, oscilloscopes).
• Knowledge of firmware development processes, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and debugging.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C), RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX), and hardware interfaces (e.g., GPIO, ADC, PWM).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and debug complex firmware and hardware issues.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  
  

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work schedule and potential for remote work options.
  
  

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications, relevant experience as a Firmware Engineer, and why they are interested in joining [Company Name]. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your firmware development skills can contribute to our product innovation and technological advancement.

This job description for a Firmware Engineer role emphasizes responsibilities related to firmware development, requirements analysis, integration testing, optimization, and compliance within an organization. It aims to attract candidates with strong technical skills in embedded systems, proficiency in C/C++ programming, and a proactive approach to developing high-quality firmware for products. Adjustments can be made based on specific company needs or additional requirements for the