Principal Firmware Engineer

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Principal Firmware Engineer supporting CAD Innovation team at HID developing technologies for security & access control systems. Engaging in end-to-end software process and collaboration across various domains.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeAustin • Florida, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $174,000 - $208,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaKotlinLinuxPythonSwiftTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Taking an end-to-end responsibility for software you develop, including: Designing, analyzing, implementing, testing, deploying, documenting and performing ongoing maintenance.
Contributing to and integrating with programs developed by others.
Preparing and presenting content on new technologies and learnings as part of internal community education efforts.
Participating & filing for intellectual property.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree or higher in relevant field, Master’s degree is preferred
10 years’ industry experience
Mandatory command of programming languages: C, C++
Expert command of at least one of the following programming languages: Python, C#, Typescript, Java, Kotlin, Swift, GoLang, Cuda
Documented knowledge in Secure-Element and/or Secure-Credential development (symmetric and asymmetric/PQC cryptography + ISO-14443/ISO-7816)
Familiarity with numerous ISO and industry standards (Aliro, Matter, Lwm2m, Mobile driving license, Java Card, Global platform, EUDI, CRA, ...)
Low-level ML edge development knowledge (examples: architecting/training/optimizing models for object detection, facial recognition, sensing, trajectory prediction, alignment & classification)
Familiarity with intellectual property processes (candidate is listed as inventor on few patents)
Expert in one or more of the following areas: Embedded Engineering - Microcontrollers and/or Linux based Embedded systems, Mobile App development, Distributed systems development

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and rewards package
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++PythonC#TypescriptJavaKotlinSwiftGoLangCuda

Soft Skills

presentationcommunity educationcollaborationintellectual property awareness

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree