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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager of Firmware Engineering - **Company:** Monarch - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $225,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Boolean Algebra, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Network Interface Controllers, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Description Language, Performance Tuning, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Toolchain, Vivado, Serial Peripheral Interface, Fpga Hardware, Information Technology, Software Coding - **Published:** November 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/firmware-engineering-manager-monarch-quantum-10630816 ## About the Role * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * 7+ years of relevant experience (including pursuit of relevant higher education), ideally within a startup or technology company. Skills and Responsibilities: * Proven record of building and leading engineering teams successfully executing multiple, parallel, complex firmware and embedded systems projects through development, qualification, fielding, and maintenance cycles. * Strong technical background in FPGA and embedded development, including FPGA-based solutions that combine HDL fabric with embedded C/C++ microprocessor architectures. * Strong understanding of digital logic, computer architecture, electronics, and the hardware/firmware interfaces required for complex electro-optical and controls systems. * Experience with FPGA development toolchains such as Xilinx Vivado/Vitis, including simulation, integration, verification, implementation, and debug. * Experience architecting and developing hybrid SoC and soft-microprocessor solutions for real-time embedded applications. * Proficiency in C/C++ for real-time embedded development and familiarity with HDL-based FPGA development. * Experience leading teams through complex FPGA implementation and timing-closure challenges involving dense IP, high-speed interfaces, and algorithmic processing. * Experience with device-level and high-speed communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, Ethernet, serial interfaces, and SerDes. * Establish and enforce firmware engineering best practices, including architecture and design reviews, code reviews, coding standards, design patterns, configuration management, performance optimization, and verification practices. * Establish robust firmware development, integration, verification, release, and production-support processes suitable for low-to-mid volume, high-complexity systems and future scaling. ## Description Join our fast-paced and passionate team as Manager of Firmware Engineering. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our firmware engineering foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement firmware engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows: * Recruit, develop, and manage a team of firmware engineers. * Contribute to the architecture, design, integration, verification, and transition to production of firmware for complex laser, photonic, and electro-optical systems. * Create and maintain company-wide firmware engineering processes, standards, development environments, coding practices, and tools. * Be responsible for the execution of firmware engineering projects across the company, from requirements development and system architecture through implementation, integration, verification, validation, qualification, and production support. * Lead the team in developing FPGA- and SoC-based architectures utilizing HDL fabric, embedded C/C++ processors, and hybrid hardware/firmware solutions for high-speed and high-precision control applications. * As a member of the cross-functional leadership team, be responsible for planning and execution of company projects on schedule and to budget, including firmware scope, technical risk identification, and mitigation strategies. * Partner closely with Electrical, Software, Optical, Mechanical, Systems, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Project Engineering teams to ensure seamless system-level integration., * Partner with Electrical and Software teams to define and maintain robust hardware/firmware/software interfaces and ensure seamless system integration. * Establish and maintain engineering documentation, including firmware architecture and design documentation, interface control documents, coding standards, verification plans, test procedures, release documentation, and traceability to system requirements. * Lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action activities for firmware and system-level issues throughout development, production, and field deployment. Startup Mindset: * You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats. * You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.