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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Firmware Engineering XII - **Company:** Vertiv Corporation - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $59,000.0 - $99,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Abstraction Layers, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithm Design, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Application Release Automation, Audit Trail, Build Automation, Automation of Tests, Business Software, C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), FreeRTOS, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, Real-Time Operating Systems, Runbook, Secure Coding, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Web Services, CPLD, Git, Gitlab-ci, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Gsuite, Software Version Control - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/sr-engineer-firmware-engineering-xii/12132558 ## About the Role * BS or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. * 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware, power electronics, digital control, or related product development. * Strong experience developing or sustaining embedded firmware for UPS, inverter, power conversion, motor control, or similar real-time power electronics products. * Strong C/C++ development skills for bare-metal and real-time embedded systems. * Hands-on experience with DSP and MCU-based embedded control platforms, preferably TI C2000 or similar real-time processors. * Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems, including interrupts, task scheduling, synchronization, deterministic data acquisition, and inter-processor communication. * Strong knowledge of digital control, digital signal processing, PWM generation, ADC acquisition, feedback control, and protection algorithms. * Strong understanding of AC/DC and DC/AC power electronics, inverter systems, PFC, batteries, protection functions, and power conversion architectures. * Experience with UPS paralleling, synchronization, load sharing, redundant systems, or comparable multi-converter control architectures. * Experience working with multi-controller or multi-processor embedded architectures. * Experience with hardware/firmware integration, embedded system bring-up, debugging, laboratory validation, and root-cause analysis. * Experience with Git-based source control and structured firmware development workflows. * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and globally distributed engineering teams. * Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers., * Experience with Single Phase UPS products, architectures, control strategies, or related power conversion systems. * Experience with FreeRTOS, CMSIS-RTOS, or similar real-time operating systems. * Experience with FPGA/CPLD integration and programmable logic used in embedded power electronics systems; familiarity with Intel/Altera devices and Quartus Prime is a plus. * Experience with embedded firmware CI/CD, automated builds, artifact generation, and release automation, preferably using GitLab CI/CD. * Familiarity with embedded cybersecurity practices, SBOM generation, secure software development, or SSDF-aligned processes. * Experience with Python and/or MATLAB for engineering automation, data analysis, algorithm development, or validation. * Experience with automated testing, HIL environments, or high-power hardware/firmware validation. The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. ## Description The Sr. Firmware Engineer will develop, sustain, and provide technical ownership of embedded firmware solutions for Single Phase UPS products. The role focuses on real-time DSP/MCU firmware for power conversion systems, including digital control, signal acquisition and processing, protection algorithms, hardware/firmware integration, system synchronization, and multi-processor communication. The engineer will work closely with global engineering teams supporting new product development and sustaining activities and will apply in-depth knowledge of Single Phase UPS architectures, firmware platforms, product-specific control strategies, interfaces, and engineering processes. The position also provides technical guidance to firmware engineers and supports product integration, laboratory validation, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis throughout the product lifecycle., * Develop and maintain embedded firmware for Single Phase UPS products using DSP and MCU-based platforms. * Develop high-quality C/C++ firmware for bare-metal and real-time operating system environments. * Design and implement timing-critical power electronics functionality including PWM generation, synchronized ADC acquisition, digital control loops, protection algorithms, and real-time signal processing. * Develop and maintain firmware associated with AC/DC and DC/AC power conversion, inverter control, PFC, battery operation, and UPS protection functions. * Develop and support algorithms for UPS synchronization, paralleling, active load sharing, and redundant power systems. * Develop and maintain firmware for multi-processor and multi-controller embedded architectures. * Design and maintain reusable firmware architectures, interfaces, drivers, and Hardware Abstraction Layers across embedded platforms. * Integrate firmware with power electronics hardware, communication interfaces, sensors, programmable logic, and other embedded subsystems. * Perform hardware bring-up, firmware integration, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for new and existing products. * Support firmware development throughout the product lifecycle, including new product development, sustaining engineering, qualification, and production support. * Maintain and improve firmware configuration management, build, verification, and release processes. * Support automated firmware build and verification activities using Git-based development workflows and CI/CD tools. * Support implementation of applicable embedded cybersecurity and secure development requirements. * Create and maintain technical documentation related to firmware architecture, interfaces, design decisions, and product-specific implementations. * Collaborate with cross-functional global engineering teams and provide technical guidance, design reviews, troubleshooting support, and mentorship to firmware engineers., * High-Performance Culture * Customer Focus * Operational Excellence * Innovation * Financial Strength VERTIV BEHAVIORS * Own it * Act with urgency * Foster a customer-first mindset * Think big and execute * Lead by example * Drive continuous improvement * Learn and seek out development * Promote transparent & open communication, Leads a team managing ADA and PWFA accommodation claims, ensuring accurate, timely, compliant claim adjudication and strong customer service. 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