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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Synapse ITS
- **Location:** Plano, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), ARM Architecture, Assembly Language, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, PIC Microcontroller, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_0144c5973

## About the Role

Education: Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Science or Computer Engineering, * 5+ years' experience in embedded software development and writing C and/or assembly code for microcontrollers such as Microchip PIC, Freescale/NXP, ST, Cortex M3/M0 and Atmel.

 * Mastery of C language programming as it pertains to an embedded environment.
 * Strong understanding of computer architecture and embedded software development best practices, with significant experience in low level development and programming.
 * Real time development experience with and without an RTOS.
 * Knowledge of communication interfaces, such as SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, CAN, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet.
 * Ability to read schematics to troubleshoot, debug and bring up new hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers and in-circuit emulators.
 * Experience programing peripheral hardware at the register level.
 * Working knowledge of C++.
 * Working knowledge of IoT principles and methods
 * Familiarity with OOP design principles.
 * Familiarity with various ARM architectures (e.g. Cortex M4, M7, etc.).
 * Familiarity with security basics (e.g. TrustZone, security certificates, etc.).

Soft Skills:

 * Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and follow-up skills.
 * Solid problem-solving skills. Highly technical, quickly grasping how things work. Presents technical concepts, ideas, and information in terms that both engineers and non-engineers can understand.
 * Motivated by continuous learning and development.
 * Functions well in a small company/startup environment. (High visibility, accountability and development velocity)
 * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and collaboratively with a cross functional team.
 * Disciplined engineering approach.
 * Differentiates value added activities from waste.
 * Demonstrates systems thinking.

## Description

The Firmware Engineer will develop and support our industry-leading traffic products. The successful candidate will help create products that allow the visually impaired to safely experience the world on their own terms., * Maintain and enhance embedded software for existing product lines.

 * Own the embedded software system design cycle from requirements through launch and beyond.
 * Design, develop, code, test, and debug embedded software.
 * Integrate, verify, and validate new product designs and design changes.
 * Perform design and code reviews.
 * Interface with a cross-functional engineering team.
 * Support the Tech Support team with intimate product knowledge.
 * Contribute to a fun and innovative work environment.
 * Work in an Agile environment using Atlassian toolset