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# Firmware Design Engineer

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** Boxborough, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Computer-Aided Design, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Datasheets, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Deployment, System Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, PIC Microcontroller, Git, System-level Testing, Optimization Algorithms, Software Coding, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3022320648-2

## About the Role

* Embedded C/C++ programming
 * Microcontroller/microprocessor architecture (ARM, DSP, etc.)
 * RTOS development (Free
 * RTOS, Thread
 * X, etc.)
 * Debugging with JTAG, ICE, and logic analyzers
 * Communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2
 * C, CAN, USB, Ethernet)
 * Firmware-hardware integration and board bring-up
 * Version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
 * Unit, integration, and system testing for embedded systems
 * Reading and interpreting schematics and data sheets
 * Real-time control and optimization techniques

## Description

Experis seeks a Firmware Design Engineer to develop, test, and optimize embedded software for cutting-edge products in professional, scientific, and technical services. You will design low-level drivers, integrate with custom hardware, and troubleshoot complex system issues while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. In Experis' people-first, learning-focused culture, you'll work on high-impact projects for Fortune 500 clients, gain certifications, and grow skills with global resources in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for engineering and technical products
 * Implement and optimize low-level drivers, communication protocols, and control algorithms
 * Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineers on board bring-up and integration
 * Write and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests to validate firmware performance
 * Perform root-cause analysis and resolve firmware defects and field issues
 * Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and coding standards
 * Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes
 * Support product validation, certification, and release activities for production deployments