Senior Firmware Architect — Remote/Hybrid

Motion Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Firmware Architect to lead the design and implementation of firmware for complex embedded systems across Australian projects. The role involves defining architecture, guiding hardware and systems teams, and delivering robust, scalable firmware solutions from concept through verification.

You will work with embedded platforms, RTOS or Linux environments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to set technical direction and ensure high-performance

Qualifications

• Proven experience defining firmware architecture for complex embedded systems.
• Experience translating requirements into robust firmware solutions.
• Strong debugging, verification and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Define firmware architecture for complex embedded systems.
• Translate system requirements into robust firmware solutions.
• Develop firmware design specifications and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA and systems engineers.
• Provide technical leadership across the development lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Firmware architecture

C/C++

Embedded Linux/RTOS

MCUs/SoCs

Hardware/firmware interfaces

Technical leadership

Job description

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Senior Firmware Architect to lead the design and implementation of firmware for complex embedded systems across Australian projects. The role involves defining architecture, guiding hardware and systems teams, and delivering robust, scalable firmware solutions from concept through verification.

You will work with embedded platforms, RTOS or Linux environments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to set technical direction and ensure high-performance