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Smart Start

Firmware Engineer

Grapevine, TX · On-site

Firmware Engineer _____ DEPARTMENT: Engineering REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Engineering FLSA ... Experience with USB, Bluetooth stacks, and automotive protocols (e.g., OBD II) preferred.

Twenty80 llc

Lead Firmware Engineer

Zeeland, MI · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... Firmware Engineer to serve as a hands‑on technical leader responsible for developing and ... Automotive embedded systems experience (ADAS, ECUs, sensors) is a plus * Experience with multimedia ...

twenty80.io

Lead Firmware Engineer

Zeeland, MI · On-site

$100K - $110K/yr

... Lead Firmware Engineer to serve as a hands-on technical leader responsible for developing and ... Automotive embedded systems experience (ADAS, ECUs, sensors) is a plus * Experience with multimedia ...

Sofar Ocean

Senior Firmware Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

The Role You will be a key contributor to the embedded firmware design and implementation of all ... Past work in IoT, robotics, drones and/or automotive products * A passion for or connection to the ...

Nvidia

Senior Firmware Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

If so, we are searching for an outstanding Senior Firmware Engineer to join the NVIDIA System ... automotive, robotic, and data center platforms. Offering competitive salaries and a generous ...

NVIDIA Gruppe

Senior Firmware Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$250/hr

If so, we are searching for an outstanding Senior Firmware Engineer to join the NVIDIA System ... automotive, robotic, and data center platforms. Offering competitive salaries and a generous ...

Koch Industries

Senior Firmware Engineer

Allen, TX · On-site

$111K - $147K/yr

Your Job Molex is seeking a highly skilled Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Optical Business ... automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work ...

Renesas Electronics

Staff Firmware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

REA is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer for our Performance Computing Power (PCP) team in Austin ... for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and ...

Sofar Ocean

Senior Firmware Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$147K - $200K/yr

The Role You will be a key contributor to the embedded firmware design and implementation of all ... Past work in IoT, robotics, drones and/or automotive products * A passion for or connection to the ...

Sofar Ocean

$150 - $200/hr

The Role You will be a key contributor to the embedded firmware design and implementation of all ... Past work in IoT, robotics, drones and/or automotive products * A passion for or connection to the ...

Nvidia Corporation

Senior Firmware Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

If so, we are searching for an outstanding Senior Firmware Engineer to join the NVIDIA System ... automotive, robotic, and data center platforms. Offering competitive salaries and a generous ...

Nvidia

Senior Firmware Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

If so, we are searching for an outstanding Senior Firmware Engineer to join the NVIDIA System ... automotive, robotic, and data center platforms. Offering competitive salaries and a generous ...

Renesas Electronics

Staff Firmware Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

Expert at embedded firmware development in C and assembly programming language * Good understanding ... for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and ...

Artyc

Staff Firmware Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$214K - $215K/yr

Duties: * Guide company firmware development across multiple products, including determining ... Development and Maintenance of Media applications for Automotive Domain. Worksite: 48890 Milmont ...

Avis Budget Group

Lead Firmware Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$150K - $170K/yr

Zipcar is looking for a firmware engineering lead to join our telematics team. This person will be ... Technical experience with automotive grade devices to ensure safety of our products * Able to work ...

Antaresindustries

Firmware Engineer I-II

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

... aerospace, automotive, industrial, or mission-critical systems. * Experience building multi ... Firmware Engineer II: $135,000-$160,000 Culture At Antares, we like to specifically tie each role ...

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Firmware Engineer

Grapevine, TX • On-site

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and device drivers using C/C++.

  • Implement and support communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and Bluetooth.

  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate and test new features.

Job description


Firmware Engineer

_______________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Associate Director of Engineering

FLSA: Full-Time, Exempt(Salary)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Hybrid)

Note: We do not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or transfers for any position


Why You Should Join Us!

  • A comprehensive health plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage to ensure you and your family have access to the care you need
  • A 401(k)-retirement plan with a generous company match to help you save for your future and achieve your financial goals
  • Other fringe benefits including Birthday & Anniversary bonus, company-wide discounts, life insurance, Telemedicine access, short & long-term disability, and more!
  • Positive work environments that offer work/life balance and professional growth
  • Mission-driven work making a global impact with local roots
  • The opportunity to have hands on work experience with industry leading, innovative technology


Position Summary 

The Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining embedded software and device drivers for hardware products. This includes working with real-time operating systems (RTOS), interfacing with hardware components, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new features and support product development.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and device drivers using C/C++.
  • Implement and support communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Bluetooth).
  • Develop software for displays, sensors, and control systems (e.g., PID controllers).
  • Utilize RTOS environments and state machines for real-time applications.
  • Interpret schematics and datasheets to support low-level software development.
  • Use test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers) for debugging and validation.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate and test new features.
  • Document software designs using modeling tools (e.g., flowcharts, sequence diagrams).
  • Apply software testing methods, including static code analysis and environmental testing.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Embedded Engineer or in a similar role required.
  • Proficiency in embedded C/C++ development required.
  • Experience with RTOS and embedded systems design required.
  • Strong understanding of hardware/software integration required.
  • Experience with USB, Bluetooth stacks, and automotive protocols (e.g., OBD II) preferred.
  • Familiarity with Agile development, SVN, JIRA, and UML preferred.
  • Knowledge of cellular communication protocols, including GSM, LTE, CDMA, and RS485, preferred.
  • Knowledge of Renesas, MSP430, and/or Nordic platforms preferred.
  • Experience using JIRA for project tracking, issue management, and workflow optimization preferred.
  • Exposure to Python, Java, C#, and database systems preferred.
  • Ability to read schematics and analyze analog and digital signals preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills preferred.


Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


  • Regularly required to communicate verbally and hear.
  • Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned by an authorized supervisor. The Company may modify duties, responsibilities, and requirements as needed, including providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.


This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and employment remains at will.