> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1280051-sr-firmware-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1280051-sr-firmware-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Basler Electric Company - **Location:** Highland, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $96,000.0 - $113,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Revision Control Systems, JSON, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Subversion, Strategies of Testing, USB, Utility Software, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Diagnostic Tools, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface, Reliability of Systems, Git, Communication Devices - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a24e2f57426ae854 ## About the Role *BSCE, BSEE or equivalent plus 6 years firmware design experience preferred. *Working knowledge of software version control tools such as svn or Git. *Working knowledge of Linux operating system, networking and multithreaded execution systems. *Working knowledge of C/C++ and object orient programming. *Working knowledge of communication hardware. i.e. Ethernet, USB, I2C and SPI. *Working knowledge of electrical test equipment. i.e. oscilloscope, multi-meter. *Working knowledge of embedded micro controller systems. *Familiarity with XML and JSON schema. *Familiarity with third party code integration. *Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & Powerpoint. *Ability to speak and write in clear understandable manner. *Ability to exchange and furnish information requiring detailed explanation and discussions with customers and various levels of personnel. *Travel as required for training, support of project tasks, product issues, or other design or job related needs. ## Description JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the functional and empirical analysis and design as related to developing and implementing embedded firmware for the company's products. This may include, but is not limited to, operating software, utility software, development software and diagnostic software. Involved in the development of testing strategies and software reliability studies for both devices and systems, and standards for software documentation. REPORTS TO: Software Engineering Manager ESSENTIAL DUTIES: *Has good communicative capabilities to supply technical advice and information to others. *Supervise other firmware engineers and technicians assigned to a particular job or project. *Create, modify, and maintain firmware for new and revised products. *Develop and track schedules for firmware development or revisions. *Programs in C/C++ and other high level languages. *Assists in the development of programming standards and practices. *Identifies, develops justifications for, and uses software development tools such as assemblers, compilers, emulators, etc. *Works with Design Engineer and/or Project Leader during the development of a new or revised designs. *Assist in the development of the definition of the software requirements, objectives, and modules for new or revised designs. *Assist in the development of new embedded architecture, security features and driver level firmware. *Performs or assists others in software testing, or establishing software testing requirements. *Works with customers, users, and others to develop software operating requirements or to troubleshoot/debug existing problems. This includes travel when required. *Assist in the training of the software operation of new or revised design. *Assist Technical Writer in writing manuals and other publications as they relate to software. *Develops and/or direct device communications standards, software programs, and hardware requirements. *Estimate Engineering effort and material required on jobs or proposals being quoted. *Performs other duties as assigned ## Related Videos - [Prototyping with Hardware and the Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/651-prototyping-with-hardware-and-the-web) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [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) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) ## Related Articles - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [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) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023) - [Welcome to Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/4-welcome-to-switzerland)