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# Firmware Engineer Level 3

- **Company:** ZB, LLC
- **Location:** Mayfield Heights, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $104,000.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ARM Architecture, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Scaled Agile Framework, Software Engineering, System on a Chip
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9feb9f7bcb24613c

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent knowledge in the application of software engineering principles, theories, concepts, and techniques, * 2+ years of software engineering experience in a professional setting, or an equivalent graduate degree

 * Experience developing software for embedded systems, especially using an embedded RTOS or Linux, * Experience debugging software systems using either an on-chip debugger, or a software based debugger such as GDB
 * Experience developing automated tests and tools in a high level language such as Python
 * Knowledge of industrial protocols, especially Common Industrial Protocol (CIP)
 * Knowledge of communication protocols and technologies such as Ethernet, USB, or PCI Express
 * Experience developing device drivers or other similar low-level embedded software
 * Knowledge of modern Intel and ARM architectures
 * Advanced coursework related to software engineering, embedded systems, operating systems, or computer architecture

## Description

* Develop safety- and security-critical embedded software for new Programmable Logic Controllers
 * Work in a variety of hardware and software environments, ranging from commercial off-the-shelf to custom System on Chip architectures, and from general purpose to embedded real-time operating systems
 * Use modern continuous integration and development tools, and promote continuous improvement of engineering tools and practices across the global development organization
 * Participate as a member of an agile team within the Scaled Agile Framework, promoting agile practices within the team
 * Perform detailed-level design and implementation of controller features and subsystems with technical guidance from senior engineering personnel
 * Participate in all aspects of the embedded software quality process, including design and code review, and developing unit and functional testware
 * Implement automated tests; expand and improve automated test coverage, practices, and procedures


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