Contract Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and enhance embedded systems for next-generation connected consumer products. This role requires deep expertise in low-level firmware development, hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, wireless connectivity, and embedded architecture design. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performance products from concept through production. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for connected devices and embedded platforms. Collaborate with Hardware, Software, Product, QA, and Engineering teams to define requirements and implement new features. Participate in board bring-up activities, hardware validation, and system integration. Develop reusable, maintainable, and scalable embedded software using industry best practices. Troubleshoot complex hardware and firmware issues throughout the product lifecycle. Optimize firmware performance, reliability, and power consumption. Contribute to embedded system architecture, technical design reviews, and engineering standards. Develop and execute unit testing, integration testing, and validation strategies. Perform code reviews and mentor team members on firmware development best practices. Support CI/CD processes and automated testing initiatives for embedded software releases. Investigate, triage, and resolve firmware defects identified during development and production. Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. Required Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 10+ years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware development. Strong expertise in C and C++ programming for embedded systems. Extensive experience with 32-bit ARM microcontrollers and embedded architectures. Solid experience with board bring-up, hardware validation, and low-level firmware debugging. Strong knowledge of communication protocols including UART, SPI, and I2C. Experience with wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Hands-on experience with RTOS-based embedded systems. Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals and embedded network stacks. Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and Agile development methodologies. Experience using debugging and diagnostic tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG debuggers, and spectrum analyzers. Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with bootloaders, secure firmware updates, and Over-the-Air (OTA) update mechanisms. Knowledge of IoT product development and connected device ecosystems. Experience with ESP-based modules and embedded display technologies. Familiarity with cloud-connected embedded systems and device management platforms. Experience working with containerized development environments and CI/CD pipelines. Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and system scalability. Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
