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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Firmware Development Engineer - **Company:** Socomec, Inc. - **Location:** Longmont, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Booting (BIOS), C Sharp (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Databases, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Modbus, Real-Time Operating Systems, Simple Network Management Protocols, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, PIC Microcontroller, Er-Win, Git, Information Technology, Bacnet, Bare Metal, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8b3d2fdbdc3f592f ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * 5+ years of experience developing embedded firmware. * Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems. * Experience working with microcontrollers and real time (RTOS) or bare metal environments. * Familiarity with version control systems. * Experience with data base systems. * Ability to work effectively in a cross functional engineering team and as a self-managed team of one for small. standalone development projects such as feature development. * Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I²C, Modbus, Ethernet). * Familiarity with hardware bring up and board level debugging. * IAR development IDE. * MySQL Workbench. * Python, C# programming for instrument interfacing and MFG support. * ST or Renesas microprocessor Experience. * Experience with Ethernet/IP, BACnet/IP or SNMP is an asset. * Experience with boot loaders, in field firmware update techniques. * Experience in the field of power and energy monitoring (metrology). * Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity. * Mentoring, collaboration, influencing, and negotiation skills. * Encourages and demonstrates accountability. * Successfully establishes and maintains long-term relationships. * Result oriented and hands on * Entrepreneurial, resourceful, innovative and energetic; demonstrates a passion for results and a winning outlook. * Analytical and detail-oriented. * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the business acumen to clearly present concepts and ideas. * Consistently demonstrates the highest level of integrity in all interactions and decision-making. Compensation: $120,000 to $130,000 USD ## Description The Firmware Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded firmware for power and energy monitoring products. This role works closely with electrical, mechanical, and test engineering to deliver reliable, high quality embedded systems from concept through production., * Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller based products. * Develop low level drivers, communication stacks, and application level firmware. * Support new product development from architecture through production release.gns. * Support design verification, validation, and regulatory testing activities. * Debug and resolve firmware issues using standard lab tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes). * Maintain firmware documentation, revision control, and release notes. * Support manufacturing and field issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. * Adapt to using tools and methods within an international development team using the Helix ALM development and tracking systems. * Revision Control using Git Extensions. * Adapt to use the Jenkins CI/CD workflow. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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