Firmware Engineer

Jobot

Chicago, IL, United States

3 months ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

4 years minimum

Compensation

$185,000.0 - $200,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

dice.com

Tech stack

ARM Architecture Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth) C++ (Programming Language) Computer Programming Computer Engineering Software Debugging Firmware FreeRTOS Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards) Mesh Networking Real-Time Operating Systems Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter

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PIC Microcontroller Power Analysis (Cryptography) Zigbee

Job description

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Firmware Engineer to join our growing hardware engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware for next-generation hardware products and systems. You will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop reliable, high-performance embedded solutions used in real-world applications.

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on firmware development experience in constrained embedded environments using ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers or similar architectures
Strong programming skills in C and C++, with exposure to or interest in learning Rust
Experience developing within RTOS-based systems such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, ThreadX, or comparable platforms
Solid understanding of embedded communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I C, and USB
Experience working with wireless communication technologies such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, Thread, 802.15.4, or proprietary mesh networking protocols
Proven ability to perform low-level hardware and firmware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and power analysis tools
Passion for building highly reliable, safety-focused, and mission-critical embedded systems

Benefits & conditions

Salary: $185,000 - $200,000 per year, This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about embedded systems, low-level programming, and cutting-edge hardware technology.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you and you’re ready for you next challenge please read on!

Why join us?

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and quality.
We are committed to fostering professional development and career advancement by promoting accelerated growth opportunities from within our organization.