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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Firmware Engineer - **Company:** Alten USA - **Location:** Berkeley, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Capability Maturity Model Integration, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Continuous Delivery, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Interface Design, LabVIEW, MISRA C (C Programming Language), Modbus, Real-Time Operating Systems, ISO/IEC 15504, Software Licensing Audit, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Bare Metal, Integration Frameworks, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/613763ABFC314432A6B720755BD1C817/job/ ## About the Role * 3-5 plus years of firmware experience for embedded and RTOS systems for battery management and/or power electronics * Extensive experience using C or C++ for embedded systems in real-time, multithreaded control applications * Strong embedded fundamentals including bare-metal or RTOS, fi ed-point math, interrupt-driven control, unit tests, and HIL regressions * Expert knowledge of power control algorithms and digital control design for power converters including PWM generation, current and voltage loops, observers, filters, and stability analysis * Knowledge of peripheral communication protocols such as I2C and SPI, and industrial protocols such as Modbus, CAN, and Ethernet. * Proficient with OTS software communication debug and integration tools such as Vector CANalyzer, LabView, and etc. * Electrical engineering depth including reading schematics, troubleshooting hardware interfaces, and working knowledge of gate drivers, sensors, protections, EMC, thermal, and safe bring-up Preferred Qualifications * Lab proficiency using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, and safe high-power test practices * Familiarity with software compliance standards (e.g., MISRA, ISO 26262, CMMI, ASPICE, or UL 1998) * Experience implementing secure bootloaders and OTA updates with signing and encryption ## Description We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to create reliable C/C++ code for our next generation Battery Management System. You will work alongside hardware and other software engineers to design, implement, debug, and deploy firmware modules and packages to the various controllers in our product. Responsibilities * Derive software specifications and design features based on product requirements to meet UL 1998 and UL 5500 standards * Create C/C++ embedded modules for hardware sensor and actuator controls. * Write hardware self-test code and procedure to support hardware bring-up and End-of-line manufacturing software. * Develop microcontroller firmware for embedded systems, sensors, and power fl ow control circuitry for our Battery Management System (BMS) * Contribute to the unit and integration testing suite, and coordinate with the system and test team, to allow continuous delivery of high-quality firmware * Support product deployment and fi eld activities, including troubleshooting and debugging firmware in fi eld environments to ensure performance and reliability * Write robust, maintainable, and well-documented embedded code that adheres to industry best practices. * Lead complex software debugging efforts to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system defects. * Drive adherence to formal software development processes, including version control, code reviews, and compliance documentation. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [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) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [When Agents Meet Legacy: Never Change a Running System](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100320-when-agents-meet-legacy-never-change-a-running-system) - [Modulith Instead of Monolith - Pragmatically Towards Microservices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/987-modulith-instead-of-monolith-pragmatically-towards-microservices) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [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) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)