Serve as technical lead for embedded firmware across one or more product lines or major initiatives
Define and own firmware architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and best practices
Make and defend system-level technical decisions balancing performance, safety, reliability, power, and long-term maintainability
Lead technical design reviews and act as a final authority on complex firmware issues
Design and implement embedded application firmware for microprocessor-based fault-interrupting and control systems
Develop and review embedded C/C++ firmware, including low-level drivers for custom hardware and low-power designs
Oversee and contribute to real-time behavior, fault tolerance, watchdogs, bootloaders, and firmware update mechanisms
Develop supporting PC-based engineering tools, diagnostics, and test utilities as needed
Translate product, system, and regulatory requirements into executable software designs and implementation strategies
Create accurate development estimates, influence schedules, and identify technical risks early
Define and enforce unit, integration, and system-level test strategies; ensure robust automated testing
Partner closely with hardware, systems, test, product management, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product delivery
Mentor and coach software engineers at multiple levels through code reviews, design guidance, and technical problem-solving
Raise the overall technical bar of the organization through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
Act as a technical escalation point for complex field issues and root-cause investigations
Evaluate new tools, technologies, and architectures relevant to embedded and grid-control systems
Drive improvements in development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering processes
Author clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and design rationale.

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience in embedded software and firmware development
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Deep expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems, including low-level hardware interaction
Extensive experience designing firmware with and without RTOS environments
Strong working knowledge of Python for tooling, testing, and automation
Advanced understanding of real-time systems, low-power operation, and concurrency
Hands-on experience with lab equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Proven experience writing drivers for peripherals and interfaces (GPIO, I2C, SPI, ADC, DAC, UART, DMA, flash)
Strong experience with source control and collaboration tools (Git/Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence)
Demonstrated ability to lead technically without direct authority and influence cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-directed, systems-thinking mindset with a passion for engineering excellence.

Benefits

Competitive and equitable compensation
Transparency in pay practices
Eligibility for annual incentive plan (AIP)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded firmware developmentC/C++ programminglow-level hardware interactionRTOS environmentsPython programmingreal-time systemslow-power operationconcurrencydriver developmentautomated testing

Soft Skills

technical leadershipinfluence cross-functional teamsmentoringproblem-solvingcommunicationsystems-thinkingcontinuous improvementtechnical documentationdesign guidanceknowledge sharing

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer Science