Firmware Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer, reporting to Firmware Team Leader to join our dynamic team. As a Firmware Engineer specializing in BSP layer development, middleware development and architecture, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing firmware solutions for our products. Your expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing firmware applications and middleware will contribute to the success of our projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and shape the future of our products.

Objectives Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and maintain firmware at the application and BSP layer for our embedded systems.

· Develop and implement middleware components to facilitate communication between hardware and software layers.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to define firmware requirements and specifications and with quality assurance teams to develop test plans and perform integration testing.

· Conduct feasibility studies and provide input on firmware architecture and design decisions.

· Optimize firmware performance, ensuring efficient resource utilization and minimizing power consumption.

· Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in accordance with coding standards and best practices.

· Perform thorough testing and debugging of firmware to ensure high-quality and reliable products.

· Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in firmware development, and incorporate relevant technologies into projects, such as Edge AI.

· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

· Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements Qualifications

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

· Hands-on experience in firmware development on embedded Linux (Yocto/OpenWRT) and Zephyr RTOS. Deep knowledge of embedded Linux internals, build systems, and BSP development.

· Experience in application layer development, firmware architecture/design, middleware layer/library design and multi-threaded programming. (MUST).

· Strong proficiency in C/C++, data structures, and algorithms. Experience with software development tools, debuggers, emulators, and version control systems.

· Good understanding of LTE, BLE, Wi-Fi, or GNSS. Familiarity with MQTT, HTTP, TCP, and SSL/TLS. Familiarity with communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, and wireless protocols.

· Knowledge of hardware design principles and strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

· Good written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Previous experience in Edge AI development is a plus.

· Familiarity with Agile development methodologies is desirable.

· Experience with Yocto and OpenWRT build environments is highly desirable.

· Ability to work effectively in a global team and manage multiple priorities.