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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Nova Ltd.
- **Location:** Fremont, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $170,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, Assembly Language, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Microprocessors, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), GNU Linker, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, USB, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, PIC Microcontroller, Git, Information Technology, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=091c305394206185

## About the Role

* A minimum of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required.
 * 3+ years of professional experience in the development of embedded firmware and software systems is required.
 * Demonstrated experience working at the hardware-software interface, including reading and writing hardware registers, familiarity with assembly language, and the ability to interpret hardware specifications.
 * Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ for embedded system development.
 * Proven experience in compiling C code, including diagnosing and resolving compiler and linker errors; hands-on experience with Windows-based development environments is required.
 * Experience with microcontrollers, microprocessors, and hardware-software integration, along with familiarity with low-level communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, or Ethernet.
 * Practical experience using laboratory and debugging tools, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and hardware debuggers (e.g., J-Link), to diagnose and resolve complex system issues.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience with software version control systems, such as Git.
 * Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, for test automation and tooling.
 * Familiarity with FPGA programming and development.
 * Interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

## Description

Nova's Materials Metrology Division is looking for a skilled Firmware Engineer (Embedded) to design, develop, and test firmware and software for our core hardware platforms. The engineer will collaborate closely with electrical and systems engineering teams to integrate software with physical components, participating in the entire software development life cycle from initial board bring-up, development, testing, and transition to production.


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