Develop, integrate, and debug embedded firmware in C on Silicon Labs-based modules as part of the Digi XBee family of products
Design and implement low-level hardware interfaces, peripheral drivers, and platform abstractions for new and existing XBee products
Use laboratory and embedded debug equipment including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD tools to troubleshoot firmware, RF behavior, and system-level issues
Maintain and enhance existing XBee products through sustaining engineering, including customer issue investigation, defect resolution, and long-term codebase support
Contribute to the development of new, leading-edge wireless products that expand Digi’s XBee portfolio and roadmap
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (hardware, QA, product management, and manufacturing) to ensure high-quality product delivery
Participate actively in a SCRUM / Agile development environment, including sprint planning, estimation, daily standups, and retrospectives
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, including code reviews, design feedback, and best-practice coaching

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience developing embedded firmware in C for bare-metal and RTOS-based systems
Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain low-level firmware interfacing directly with hardware
Strong experience developing hardware abstraction layers (HALs) and device drivers
Extensive hands-on experience with serial communication protocols, including SPI, I2C, UART, and related interfaces
Solid understanding of embedded system architecture, memory constraints, timing, and real-time performance
Demonstrated experience working with RF communication protocols and wireless systems
Ability to independently analyze requirements, architect solutions, and drive development from concept through production
Experience collaborating within a SCRUM / Agile development environment

Benefits

Short-term incentive program
New hire stock award
Paid parental leave
Open (uncapped) PTO
Hybrid work environment
Competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded firmware developmentC programminghardware abstraction layersdevice driversserial communication protocolsSPII2CUARTRTOSembedded system architecture

Soft Skills

collaborationmentoringtechnical guidanceproblem-solvingindependent analysiscommunicationteamworksprint planningcode reviewsbest-practice coaching