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# Firmware / Embedded Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Polaroid
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Debugging, Firmware, FreeRTOS, Software Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2c546006f3a42de3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
 * 5+ years of experience building embedded products.
 * Experience building battery-powered consumer or portable devices.
 * Strong problem-solving mindset and practical engineering approach.
 * Comfortable working with people from different disciplines.
 * Open to new challenges and ambiguity in fast-moving product development.

Nice to have

 * Familiarity with LVGL.
 * Familiarity with image processing algorithms.
 * Familiarity with image sensor tuning.
 * Experience with BLE stack integration/development.
 * Experience in production line development and manufacturing test support.

## Description

At Polaroid, we are evolving our instant photography platform by integrating modern digital imaging technologies into our instant camera systems. We are seeking a Firmware / Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team working on the next-generation of instant camera, integrating digital image capture with analog printing mechanisms.

What you'll do

 * Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware in C for battery-powered devices.
 * Develop robust applications and drivers on top of FreeRTOS.
 * Debug complex hardware-software issues and drive root-cause resolution.
 * Work closely with electrical, mechanical, optics, product, and manufacturing teams.
 * Support bring-up, validation, and production line development activities.
 * Contribute to continuous improvements in quality, reliability, and performance.


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