Embedded Firmware Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our Mobile Development SyncUp Team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing firmware for our embedded systems.

• Design and develop low-level embedded software for our hardware platform
• Implement device drivers, communication protocols, and security requirements
• Refactor and port existing code to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with hardware and software components
• Develop and maintain firmware documentation and technical guides

• 10+ years of experience in firmware development
• 6+ years of experience in providing design leadership within a technical team
• Expertise in C and embedded SW development
• Experience with low-level device-to-platform communication, including UDP, ProtoBufs, and binary packed messages
• Experience with interfacing and developing web applications for device interaction, testing, and management
• Excellent communication skills with internal technical teams, internal business teams, and external partners
• Experience using Git source control management system
• Solid understanding of end-to-end SW development toolchains and environments
• Experience with assembly level development on microcontrollers such as AVR, MSP430, and Arm Cortex series
• Hands-on experience in working with embedded RTOS such as FreeRTOS, ThreadX, or other MCU level operating systems
• Hands-on experience in working with Linux-based devices
• Linux kernel and driver development experience required
• Experience working in both prototyping and formal product development environments
• Understanding of security issues related to deployments of typical network applications and protocols

• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience on ARM multi-core processors
• Experience with extremely battery-efficient designs
• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, MQTT, Docker, AWS or Azure IoT
• Experience with navigation sensors such as IMUs, GPS, and other location services
• Knowledge of wireless BLE 4.0 protocols, TCP/IP networking, and understanding of protocol
• Experience working with cellular modems and modules
• Ability to understand schematics for embedded portions of hardware and provide technical review and build BSP files

This is a 6-month contract position with potential for extension or hire. The candidate must be a W2 employee and authorized to work without sponsorship. Face-to-face interviews are not required, and the candidate must be local. The project type is Development/Engineering, and the master job title is Engineer: Other (Non-IT/Non-Telecom). The branch code is Seattle.