Principal Firmware Engineer

CHEP

Principal Firmware Engineer developing low-power firmware applications for CHEP supply chain sustainability. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and improving software development practices.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate system requirements into design specifications and develop firmware applications for low-power, small-system environments.
Design, develop, document, and test I/O communication protocols and device drivers for embedded systems.
Manage and maintain source code repositories, ensuring version control and efficient development practices.
Develop tracking and sensor telemetry applications for real-time LPWAN or Cellular IoT networks.
Optimize firmware solutions to enhance network performance, signal quality, and power efficiency.
Implement and lead improvements in software development methodologies, including unit test strategies.
Participate in technical design reviews to improve code quality, system architecture, and deployment processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and post-deployment support.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with embedded software design and programming in C/C++ for development, debugging, testing and performance analysis
8-12 years of experience in embedded software development
Experience working with embedded/IOT firmware platforms with FreeRTOS or Zephyr or similar OS.
Experience building software for embedded/IOT systems or custom SoCs
Experience leading complex features or projects across multiple teams
B.S. or M.S degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with lab instrumentation for power, performance tuning, SDKs, analyzers for debugging IOT systems (Desirable)
Experience delivering electronics devices in Consumer, IOT, Embedded markets (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Model
Empowerment to bring your authentic self to work
Diverse and driven professionals

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++embedded software designfirmware developmentI/O communication protocolsdevice driversunit testingperformance analysispower efficiency optimizationreal-time systems

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershiptechnical design reviewcross-functional teamworkcommunication

Certifications

B.S. in Computer ScienceM.S. in Electrical Engineering