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# Firmware Engineer II - C++

- **Company:** Advanced
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $115,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DeviceNet, Digital Arts, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Embedded Software, Ethernet, EtherCAT, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Object-Oriented Software Development, Profibus, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, USB, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usc9d054999c521afa35684db8eb2c34d8

## About the Role

Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot digital designs down to component level
Strong understanding of synchronous design practices and data flow management (FIFOs, memories, pipelining)
Embedded programming in C++ with RTOS and multiple threads
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
C++ programming experience with embedded systems
Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), including task scheduling, inter-thread communication, synchronization primitives , and managing concurrency in multi-threaded environments
Hands-on laboratory experience is critical and required. Specifically experience with Logic Analyzers and Oscilloscopes
Familiarity with I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB
Familiarity with development of self-checking tests scripts and automation
Must be able to pass an online technical assessment
Desirable:
Experience in signal and power integrity analysis of embedded digital designs
Experience in developing specifications, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs
Experience with EtherCAT, Profibus and DeviceNET
Experience interfacing with Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs desired
Familiarity with agile, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CICD)
Experience with embedded microprocessors within FPGAs desired
Experience with Xilinx tools and FPGA HDL coding development
EDUCATION:
Essential:
BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering and 2+ years experience
Desirable:
MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

## Description

This is a key position which will require you to lead the embedded firmware architecture for the next generation platform using C++ object-oriented programing and real time embedded systems. The individual in this role needs to have strong embedded design experience to design and modify to evaluate embedded software, programmable logic, electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in all phases of the embedded program development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of all products
Applies sound engineering principles in the development of digital design/architecture for the target application
Ownership of design and development of embedded real time software to work with application specific hardware
Works with Systems Engineers and Program Management to decompose system level requirements
Develop code and architecture documentation
Conducts design reviews of team members work products
Works closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
Designs product architectures to meet specific parameters. Including critical timing, complex algorithms, configuration strategies, and module interfaces


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