Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer

Arlo Technologies, Inc.

Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer developing high-performance embedded firmware for IoT and video streaming products. Leading architecture and design while collaborating with cross-functional teams at Arlo.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in embedded firmware development, with a strong focus on Embedded C, C++, and RTOS for IoT and video streaming products. Proven ability to lead product development, optimize performance, and troubleshoot complex system-level issues.

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Embedded Firmware DevelopmentEmbedded C ProgrammingRTOS DevelopmentDevice Driver ArchitectureWireless Communication Technologies

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Hard Skills

Embedded CC++RTOSEmbedded LinuxMultithreaded DevelopmentMultitasking DevelopmentDebuggingRoot-Cause AnalysisNetworking ProtocolsPerformance Optimization

Tools & Technologies

SoCsChipsetsImage SensorsWireless Modules

Industry Keywords

IoTVideo StreamingReal-Time Multimedia Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoTLinuxRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture, design, development, and delivery of embedded firmware for IoT and video streaming products
Drive product development efforts for high-quality firmware solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless system integration
Design, develop, debug, and integrate embedded software components
Evaluate and integrate new SoCs, chipsets, image sensors, and wireless modules
Analyze board schematics and hardware designs for performance optimization
Troubleshoot complex system-level issues
Drive firmware optimization for performance and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Expert-level programming skills in Embedded C and C++
Strong experience developing software on RTOS and Embedded Linux platforms
Deep understanding of real-time multimedia systems
Extensive experience with multithreaded and multitasking embedded software development
Strong expertise in device driver architecture, development, and debugging
Excellent debugging and root-cause analysis skills
Strong knowledge of networking protocols
Experience with wireless communication technologies

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