Firmware Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for our next-generation products. The ideal candidate has strong experience in low-level programming (C/C++), microcontroller/SoC development, and hardware bring-up, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient firmware solutions. This role is a full-time onsite position in Menlo Park, CA. Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for our next-generation products. The ideal candidate has strong experience in low-level programming (C/C++), microcontroller/SoC development, and hardware bring-up, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient firmware solutions. This role is a full-time onsite position in Menlo Park, CA. Key Responsibilities · Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded platforms. · Implement and optimize device drivers for hardware peripherals (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet, GPIO, ADC/DAC, PWM). · Integrate and configure RTOS or bare-metal firmware. · Perform board bring-up and hardware validation, working closely with electrical engineers. · Debug and analyze firmware/hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD. · Develop secure bootloaders and update soluions · Write and maintain unit tests and automated test scripts for firmware validation. · Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, QA, systems engineering) to deliver products on schedule. · Document firmware architecture, APIs, and design decisions for maintainability. Qualifications · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science · 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development. · Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python. · Experience with ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V, or similar MCU/SoC architectures. · Familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal programming. · Hands-on experience with hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.). · Proficiency with debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers). · Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Annual Salary Range $175—$205 USD