Firmware Engineer - 21200

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below., * Designing and implementing robust, maintainable embedded C/C++ software aligned with industry best practices

• Developing cryptography-enabled features supporting data confidentiality, integrity, and secure device behavior
• Creating and executing verification and validation test plans
• Supporting product qualification and release readiness activities
• Partnering with hardware engineering to bring up new boards
• Interpreting datasheets, schematics, and technical documentation to support development and debugging
• Debugging hardware/software integration issues
• Performing root-cause analysis and driving issues to resolution across firmware, hardware, and test domains
• Participating in design reviews and code reviews
• Helping define coding standards and secure development practices
• Producing technical documentation, including requirements, specifications, style guides, and test evidence
• Supporting FIPS certification readiness activities and related documentation or evidence generation
• Working with silicon and SSD vendors to translate product requirements into partner roadmaps
• Supporting secure product development from concept through release
• Collaborating with engineering and external partners to bring secure products to market

• 3+ years of professional experience with C/C++; embedded experience preferred
• Working knowledge of software engineering best practices
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills with the ability to work independently
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Firmware Engineer to design and deliver security-focused embedded software features for hardware-encrypted storage products used in highly regulated environments. This role will support embedded C/C++ development, modern cryptography-enabled features, verification and validation testing, hardware/software integration, technical documentation, and certification readiness efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong embedded software fundamentals, excellent technical communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a performance-oriented engineering environment., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field required
• 3+ years of professional C/C++ experience required
• Embedded software experience preferred
• Working knowledge of software engineering best practices, including code reviews, version control, and coding standards
• Ability to develop firmware using industry standard IDE software packages
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Ability to read and interpret datasheets and schematics preferred
• Experience debugging new board designs preferred
• Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and resource-constrained embedded systems preferred
• Familiarity with cryptographic algorithms and secure key-handling concepts preferred
• Experience with unit testing or test-driven development for embedded software preferred
• Familiarity with USB device development or USB protocol stacks preferred
• Experience supporting products in FIPS-regulated environments preferred
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work onsite in Poway, CA
• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Must be authorized to work without sponsorship

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while developing firmware, reviewing code, debugging issues, and documenting technical requirements
• Ability to communicate by phone, email, video meeting, and in person throughout the workday
• Ability to review code, schematics, datasheets, technical specifications, test plans, and computer screens for extended periods
• Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, programming, documentation, hardware debugging support, and standard engineering tasks
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office, engineering, lab, or production areas as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard office, engineering, lab, or test materials as needed
• Ability to work in an engineering, lab, or production-adjacent environment while following applicable safety procedures
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment as needed when entering lab or production areas

Pay: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year