Embedded Firmware Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer based in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to design and develop embedded firmware solutions for innovative connected devices and IoT products. You will contribute to the full product lifecycle, from architecture and development through manufacturing and production support. The position combines deep technical ownership with collaboration across hardware, cloud, mobile, QA, and engineering teams. You will solve complex embedded challenges involving performance, reliability, connectivity, and system optimization. Working with modern embedded platforms, you will help bring next-generation smart products from concept to market. This is a high-impact engineering role for someone passionate about firmware, IoT ecosystems, and advanced embedded technologies.

Accountabilities:: The Embedded Firmware Engineer will take ownership of major firmware components and contribute to the development of connected products. This role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable and scalable embedded solutions.

Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware for IoT, smart home, and video streaming products.

Own firmware features throughout the entire product development lifecycle, from initial design through production deployment.

Develop and integrate device drivers, communication protocols, RTOS components, and embedded platform software.

Collaborate with hardware, cloud, mobile, QA, and external manufacturing partners to ensure successful product integration.

Troubleshoot complex firmware, hardware, and system-level issues through structured debugging and root-cause analysis.

Optimize embedded software for performance, memory efficiency, power consumption, and overall system reliability.

Review hardware schematics, component documentation, and technical specifications to support firmware development.

Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Evaluate new processors, system-on-chips, image sensors, wireless modules, and hardware technologies for future products.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and development processes.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced embedded systems engineer with a strong background in firmware development, IoT technologies, and connected devices. They bring hands-on technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively across hardware and software teams.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; Master’s degree or equivalent industry experience is a plus.

7+ years of experience developing embedded firmware, preferably for IoT, networking, consumer electronics, or video streaming products.

Strong programming skills in Embedded C and C++.

Experience developing software for RTOS and Embedded Linux platforms.

Solid understanding of multimedia applications, including video/audio processing, compression, and streaming technologies such as H.264/H.265.

Experience with multithreaded and multitasking embedded software development.

Proven experience developing and debugging embedded device drivers.

Strong knowledge of debugging techniques, system analysis, and hardware/software troubleshooting.

Experience optimizing embedded systems for performance and resource constraints.

Familiarity with networking protocols including TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, RTP, RTSP, SIP, and WebRTC.

Experience with wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and LTE.

Knowledge of IoT architectures, cloud-connected devices, and communication protocols such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, and Matter.

Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Lua.

Familiarity with Linux memory management, file systems, and bootloaders such as U-Boot.

Experience supporting products through manufacturing and production environments.

Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.

Experience using source control systems such as Git.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across technical teams.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package with financial rewards aligned to experience and expertise.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options.

Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for continued learning.

Career development opportunities within a technology-focused environment.

Opportunity to work on innovative embedded and connected product initiatives.

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