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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

2 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States Nordic Semiconductor Full time $135,000 - $224,000

About the job

We are seeking a senior software engineer with expertise in firmware development for embedded systems and wireless technologies. In this role, you will develop firmware for our ARM Cortex-based RF microcontrollers and systems running protocols such as Bluetooth Low Energy, Thread and Matter. This is a hybrid role that bridges hands-on R&D development with customer-facing technical engagement. You will work closely with both our internal teams in Europe and key customers to develop innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical liaison for Nordics key customer in Bay area.

  • Work closely with the R&D team in Poland to design, develop, and test embedded firmware for connectivity solutions.

  • Capture customer feedback and relay it to R&D to influence future product development.

  • Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and bugs that arise during the development process.

  • Provide on-site and remote debugging, troubleshooting, and integration support.

  • Prepare technical documentation, application notes, and demonstration materials.

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

  • 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development (C/C++).

  • Strong understanding of connectivity/network protocols (e.g., BLE, Thread, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Matter).

  • Solid understanding of embedded hardware and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers).

  • Experience with customer-facing technical work in a semiconductor, IoT, or embedded systems environment.

  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple stakeholders.

  • Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex technical details for both engineering and non-technical audiences.

  • Willingness to occasionally travel within the Bay Area and internationally (Poland).

Nice to Have

  • Experience with RTOS environments (Zephyr preferred).

  • Familiarity with cloud integration and mobile application interfacing.

  • Prior work with low-power embedded devices.

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.

We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world's most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.   

Benefits

  • The salary range for this role is USD). Exact salary is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience.

  • We also offer an annual discretionary bonus and long-term incentive plan

  • Medical and Dental benefits. 100% employer paid option for employees.

  • Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account

  • Employer paid disability and life insurance

  • 401k with employer match

  • Generous family-friendly leave policies for vacation, personal time, sick time, and parental leave

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentorship

Practical details

  • Location: Bay Area, CA, USA

  • Some travel is required

Please note that this position will be subject to a background check.