Senior Firmware Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions

Senior firmware engineer developing wireless embedded systems for ASSA ABLOY, a global access-solutions company. Designing smart-lock connectivity, hardware interfaces, and low-power operation from bring-up through production.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeLake Forest • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $189,051 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing embedded systems and firmware solutions, with a strong focus on wireless communication protocols and real-time operating systems. Proficient in integrating hardware components and optimizing power management for resource-constrained devices.

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Embedded Firmware DevelopmentWireless Communication ProtocolsReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Embedded C ProgrammingPower Management Strategies

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Hard Skills

Embedded Firmware DevelopmentEmbedded C ProgrammingReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)Wireless Communication ProtocolsLow-Level Driver DevelopmentProtocol DebuggingSensor IntegrationPower ManagementWired Communication ProtocolsEmbedded Systems Architecture

Tools & Technologies

Bluetooth Low EnergyWi-FiBare-Metal Implementations

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsSmart LocksAccess Control DevicesMobile ApplicationsCloud Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, evaluate, and prototype emerging wireless and embedded technologies for next-generation connected access products
Design, develop, and architect embedded systems and firmware solutions for smart locks and access control devices from initial bring-up through production readiness
Design and implement embedded firmware features including sensor integration, proximity-based functionality, and low-power device operation
Integrate Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi, and other wireless communication protocols within embedded firmware for secure connectivity with mobile applications and cloud services
Design and develop embedded interfaces using wired communication protocols for sensors, motors, actuators, and control components
Design and evolve embedded firmware architectures using real-time operating systems and bare-metal implementations
Develop and optimize power-management strategies for long battery life in resource-constrained devices
Collaborate with intellectual property teams to identify, document, and contribute to patentable firmware and system-level innovations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or equivalent
5 years of related experience
5 years of experience designing and developing embedded wireless connectivity firmware enabling secure device communication with mobile applications and cloud services
4 years of experience developing embedded firmware using Embedded C for battery-powered real-time devices with hardware peripheral integration
4 years of experience designing and developing real-time embedded applications using RTOS for reliable device operation and performance
5 years of experience designing embedded systems architecture integrating firmware, wireless communication protocols, and hardware interfaces
5 years of experience designing and developing embedded communication interfaces using wired protocols with low-level driver development and protocol debugging
Must live within normal commuting distance of worksite
Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy, Wi-Fi, RTOS, bare-metal implementations, wired communication protocols, low-level drivers, protocol debugging, sensor integration, and power management

Benefits

Comp & perks

40% remote work allowed
Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities
Career growth opportunities locally, regionally, or internationally
Diverse and inclusive teams
No travel required