Embedded Firmware Engineer

Halcyon Knights; Australia; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech innovator in Australia is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their growing engineering team. This role involves developing high-performance firmware for smart home devices, ensuring seamless integration and top-quality user experiences. Candidates should have strong skills in C/C++ and embedded systems, coupled with experience in networking protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in embedded firmware development using C/C++.
• Exposure to embedded Linux and RTOS.
• Understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP, UDP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise firmware for smart home entertainment products.
• Conduct debugging and performance testing.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++

System-level debugging

Network protocols

Audio-over-IP protocols

Education

BS/MS in Computer Engineering

Job description

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A$160,000.00/yr - A$190,000.00/yr

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We’re currently working with a fast-growing global tech innovator that’s building cutting-edge platforms across smart homes, enterprise IT, and connectivity. With over 100 million devices shipped worldwide, they’re scaling up their engineering team and on the lookout for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to help shape the future of their home entertainment product line.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be part of a tight-knit engineering team building high-performance firmware for embedded systems powering smart home entertainment products. It’s a hands-on role where you’ll:

• Develop and optimise firmware to create best-in-class user experiences
• Support hardware testing and diagnostics for various embedded devices
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers for seamless system integration
• Conduct debugging, profiling, and performance testing to ensure stability and quality

What they're looking for:

• Solid experience with embedded firmware development using C/C++
• Exposure to embedded Linux, RTOS, and system-level debugging
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, QoS, Multicast)
• Hands-on knowledge of AES67, RTP, PTP, and Audio-over-IP protocols
• Familiarity with clock synchronisation and jitter management in IP audio networks
• Strong team player who enjoys solving technical challenges in fast-paced environments
• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Experience building firmware for real-time audio streaming over IP
• Familiarity with real-time streaming protocols

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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