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# Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Monitoring of Systems, Linux System Administration, Software Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems, Subversion, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface, Git, Software Coding, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=69aec134aa4ba597

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Version control systems?, * Strong programming skills in Embedded C and C++ alongside deep data structures knowledge.

 * Deep experience working with Real-Time Operating Systems, specifically QNX and Linux environments.
 * Hands-on experience with memory interfaces (NAND, NOR, DDR4) and communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet).
 * Experienced with IDEs, debug emulators, multithreading, and version control tools like Git or SVN.
 * US Citizen or Green Card holder

## Description

Are you a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with deep expertise in Embedded C/C++ and real-time operating systems like QNX looking for a highly technical role where you can help scale a growing R&D site?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, global engineering company that designs and manufactures high-performance automation, protection, and monitoring systems. You will be joining their newly established, high-growth Houston facility, offering you a unique chance to make a massive impact on a growing site while backed by the stability of a global market leader.

In this role, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of real-time embedded software for complex, hardware-integrated systems. Working closely with product management and cross-functional engineering teams, you will evaluate technical feasibility, define architecture patterns, and drive coding standards across the complete firmware lifecycle.

This role would suit an experienced engineer with a strong track record in technical leadership and hands-on development who enjoys solving complex debugging challenges and wants to be a foundational part of a growing US office.

The Role:

 * Lead the design, development, and optimization of real-time embedded software and device drivers.
 * Define software architecture, code frameworks, and maintain high-quality coding standards.
 * Refactor existing code for resource efficiency and support full system integration and testing.
 * Collaborate with R&D management to align deliverables with project goals and timelines.


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