Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer / C / RTOS / CAN & USB Protocols / Irvine /

irvine, CA, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

$135000 - $145000/yr

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Job Details

Skills

AV
Audiovisual
USB
Firmware
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Microcontrollers
Interfaces
Real-time
Operating Systems
RTOS
Embedded Systems
Version Control
Git
JIRA
Docker
Programming Languages
Scripting
Test Cases
Communication
SPI
I2C
UART
Computer Hardware
Debugging
Oscilloscope
Logic Analyzer
Agile
C
C++
Assembly
Firmware Development
System Integration
Testing
Documentation
Reporting
Continuous Improvement
Collaboration
Insurance
SAP BASIS

Summary

Our client in the EV/AV space is urgently looking for a Sr. embedded firmware engineer with strong experience with C, RTOS and communication protocols like CAN, USB or UART, SPI, I2C to add to their growing team here in Irvine.

The Firmware Designer is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining firmware for embedded systems. This role requires a deep understanding of both hardware and software to ensure that the firmware effectively controls hardware components and performs as required. The Firmware Designer will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and other team members to create reliable and efficient firmware solutions.
Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Proven experience in firmware development for embedded systems, including hands-on experience with microcontrollers, processors, and peripheral interfaces
Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly
Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, hardware-software interaction, and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, Jira and Docker
Familiarity with scripting
Familiarity with building tools

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience with additional programming languages and tools relevant to firmware development
Experience with scripting and test case development
Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART) and hardware debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Experience with Agile development methodologies

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

85% C
10% C++
5% Assembly

Daily Responsibilities

60% Firmware Development
15% Hardware Integration
10% Testing and Validation
10% Documentation and Reporting
5% continuous improvement and collaboration

The Offer

135-150K
Bonus % based on Company and Candidate
401k
Spot Bonus based on project performance and milestones
Christmas bonuses
2 weeks paid vacation over Holiday Break

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10105282
Position Id: 799561
Posted 30+ days ago

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