Engineer, Firmware

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for complex hardware systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and software engineers, to support board bring-up, system integration, and product development from concept through production., * Design and develop embedded firmware using C and C++ in RTOS environments

• Lead board bring-up activities and support new hardware development
• Develop low-level firmware, including BSP, drivers, and hardware abstraction layers
• Architect system-level integration across hardware interfaces, sensing components, and communication protocols
• Configure devices using datasheets and technical documentation
• Perform testing and verification of firmware code
• Debug and resolve firmware and hardware/software integration issues using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
• Implement and validate digital communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, PCIe, and SERDES
• Support system architecture design related to hardware interfaces and connectivity
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, integrating software and electronics, We are the world’s leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.

• 8+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems
• Experience with RTOS-based development
• FPGA experience
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and hardware debugging
• Experience with low-level programming (BSP, device drivers)
• Strong understanding of digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, PCIe, SERDES)
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics
• Experience using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Knowledge of Python for scripting or testing
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on multidisciplinary products integrating hardware and software
• Experience in Analytical Instrumentation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $180K to $200K. Our total compensation packages include base salary, bonus eligibility, and equity. Your base salary range and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)