Firmware Engineer

SteelSeries

Firmware Engineer developing firmware for world-class PC and Console Gaming Peripheral Products at SteelSeries. Collaborating closely with a small Firmware Team and writing technical documentation.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Rust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop Firmware for world class PC and Console Gaming Peripheral Products
Collaborate with the Firmware Team for various gaming hardware
Write technical documentation for firmware specs
Use best practices in version control systems for development
Participate in product development processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-5 years of experience in firmware development
Can develop firmware with one or more compiled languages (C, C++, Rust, etc.)
Can develop firmware on the ARM Cortex-M platform, or other similar embedded platforms
Can write technical documentation (firmware specs, etc.)
Can use GCC and Make
Can use best practices for software version control systems such as GitHub
Possesses a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of best practices like Test Driven Development and Continuous Integration is a plus
Can select MCUs and supporting hardware, given a set of product requirements is a plus
Has some knowledge of the USB HID standard is a plus
Passion for PC or Console Gaming

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Great benefits
Awesome workplace with people who love gaming and technology

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Hard Skills & Tools

firmware developmentCC++RustARM Cortex-MGCCMakeTest Driven DevelopmentContinuous IntegrationUSB HID standard

Soft Skills

collaborationtechnical documentationbest practicesproduct development processes

Certifications

degree in Computer Engineeringdegree in Electrical Engineering