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# Firmware Embedded Engineer

- **Company:** KnackHook LLC
- **Location:** Waukesha, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Device Drivers, Memory Management, Embedded Software, Emulators, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, Integrated Development Environments, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Software Technical Review, Diagnostic Tools, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Concurrency, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Production Code, C++14, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/105c096d-2e9d-498b-b25e-153518c88b6b

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree, or equivalent practical experience, in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

 * 5+ years of professional experience developing embedded or firmware software.

 * Strong C++ programming skills, including object-oriented design, memory management, concurrency fundamentals, debugging, and writing maintainable production code.

 * Hands-on experience developing software that interacts with hardware, real-time systems, device interfaces, or resource-constrained embedded platforms.

 * Proven ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and codebases independently, break down ambiguous problems, and deliver results with minimal guidance.

 * Experience with embedded development and diagnostic tools such as debuggers, emulators, protocol or logic analyzers, and system logs.

 * Experience with Linux-based development environments, source control such as Git, and build or container-based workflows.

 * Experience with continuous integration, automated testing, and disciplined software review practices.

 * Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions, raise risks, and collaborate across functions.

Preferred

 * Experience with a real-time operating system and multi-threaded or concurrent software.

 * Experience with hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, device drivers, communication protocols, or FPGA and firmware integration.

 * Experience working in a regulated, safety-critical, or quality-controlled product-development environment.

 * Experience working in Agile teams and planning work through user stories and iterative delivery.

## Description

Own assigned firmware features or components from requirements analysis through design, implementation, integration, verification, and defect resolution.

 * Independently learn existing code, hardware interfaces, development tools, and system behavior; identify the right technical resources and ask focused questions when needed.

 * Develop maintainable embedded software in modern C++ using sound object-oriented design, clear interfaces, and appropriate error handling.

 * Collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, software, and architecture teams to clarify requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and resolve cross-functional issues.

 * Use debuggers, emulators, analyzers, logs, and other diagnostic methods to isolate complex software and hardware interaction problems.

 * Create unit and integration tests, contribute to automated testing, and support continuous integration to improve software quality and regression coverage.

 * Participate in design and code reviews; provide constructive feedback and incorporate review input promptly.

 * Estimate, plan, and track work through user stories; communicate status, risks, dependencies, and technical blockers early and clearly.

 * Follow applicable quality processes and produce clear technical documentation that supports design traceability, testing, and long-term maintenance.

 * Work effectively with globally distributed teams and contribute to consistent design and architectural improvements.