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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Advanced - **Location:** Wilmington, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Software Applications, Bug Tracking Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Datasheets, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Network Protocols, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Scripting, Fpga Hardware, Control Structures, Information Technology, Code Testing, Physical Design, Software Coding, Visual Basic Language - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us8b6dcae0ced4a1da57619d9e6ff7d707/eaa ## About the Role * Demonstrates a sense of urgency and unmatched responsiveness to all work requests and customer deadlines. * Demonstrates a consistent, dependable work effort and accepts accountability for one's actions * Completes assigned tasks within specified time limits. * Helps promote a cohesive and cooperative work group. * Understands safety regulations, takes proper care of equipment, and acts in a safe manner. * Strong communication skills, ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing * Capability to respond quickly, decisively, and professionally to changing requirements * Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities * Good analytical and problem-solving tools * Good interpersonal skills. Capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross-functional collaboration * Strong priority setting skills, desire to meet project, tasks, and/or assignment deadlines * Can work with minimal supervision, with ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment EXPERIENCE: Essential * Proven working minimum 6 years of valid experience in embedded firmware/software engineering * Background in Power Electronics and/or Power Conversion disciplines * Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets * Solid programming experience in C or C++ * Proven experience in digital control of feedback systems * Proven experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time algorithms and operating systems * Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, unit code testing and peer review * Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces and hardware subsystems * Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components Desirable * Advanced Degree in Engineering or Physics * Knowledge of a scripting language (Python, Matlab) * Knowledge of RF Power Design * Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) and algorithm development experience. (Digital PLLs, Digital Filters, Array Processing, etc) * Programming experience in Visual Basic environment * Excellent mathematical and analytical skills * Ability to work well in a team environment * Experience in medical device firmware and/or designing in compliance with IEC 62304 an advantage * Experience in various forms of industrial communication protocols an advantage * VHDL and / or Verilog programming, * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science ## Description As a Firmware Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing the intelligent technologies that power innovative electronic products. You'll design, develop, and enhance embedded software, programmable logic, and electronic systems that enable high-performance, reliable solutions across a range of applications. In this role, you'll contribute to both new product development and the ongoing evolution of existing products, working from concept through implementation, testing, and optimization. You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges, explore emerging technologies, and help bring cutting-edge ideas to market. This position offers exceptional opportunities for growth and technical breadth. Depending on your interests and strengths, you may have the chance to expand into electrical design and FPGA development, building expertise across multiple engineering disciplines while making a meaningful impact on next-generation products., * Participates in all phases of the Firmware development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of all products. * Responsible for research, design, and development of computer software systems, in conjunction with hardware product development. * Applies computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target application. * Demonstrates and applies comprehensive knowledge of power electronics and controls design to the successful completion of complex projects * Works closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system. * Develop software test procedures, software programs, and related documentation. * Contributes to determining, estimating, and validating the cost and scope of software efforts to ensure software performed meets program cost, schedule, and technical constraints. * Develop C++ Applications on embedded Systems including FPGAs and SOCs. * Implement assigned projects and project tasks to provide software engineering solutions including software design, documentation, verification and validation, used in evaluating, testing and processing high fidelity data acquisition systems. * Implement advanced software development techniques in compliance with technical reference architecture * Participate in on-going code reviews to improve software stability and maintainability of an aging code base * Perform technical review, design analysis, development and selection of hardware and mission critical computer software. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology)