Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Mesh Systems; Appleton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IoT solutions company in Canada is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join their team. This hybrid role involves guiding the development of embedded software systems, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring firmware meets high-quality standards. Candidates should have substantial experience in firmware design, proficiency in C/C++, and be familiar with various communication protocols. The company offers competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and numerous benefits including wellness programs and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan with match

Flexible work from home

Unlimited snacks and drinks

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in firmware design and development focusing on microcontrollers and embedded platforms.
• Expertise in development and troubleshooting on embedded targets with familiarity with hardware design.
• Knowledge of various communication protocols including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Cellular.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software development life cycle for embedded software systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize system-level performance.
• Document firmware design and development processes.

Skills

Embedded systems design

C/C++ programming

RTOS system knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Version control proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Visual Studio

Git

Job description

Executive Summary: Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

The Internet of Things starts with Things. The transformational benefits promised by IoT and technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep analytics will not be realized unless and until Things themselves are made more intelligent and better connected. In support of our growth as a leading IoT Solutions Accelerator, Mesh Systems seeks to hire a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our team. In these roles, you will be a member of our cohesive IoT solutions team working in a modern agile environment. You and your colleagues will design, develop, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and deliver next generation firmware systems as a critical part of end-to-end IoT Solutions, from NTI to NPD to Sustaining. Join us for this opportunity to combine your creativity, passion, and skills for building high‑quality embedded systems while working alongside acknowledged experts in the field and some of the best‑known and respected brands in the world!

This is a hybrid position with both work from home/in‑office, and work will be based out of our ThingsLab & Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN (specifically Carmel, IN) or Innovation Center in Appleton, WI, reporting directly to the Director of Things Engineering.

Job Responsibilities

• Guide the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - design, develop, test, document, deploy, and maintain embedded software systems.
• Lead in the development of technical specifications and project timelines.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including for hardware design, development, and validation, and software engineers to integrate into complete systems and optimize system‑level performance.
• Lead code reviews using Microsoft Azure DevOps.
• Document firmware design, development processes, and usage instructions.
• Provide production support as necessary.
• Work within a highly collaborative team using cutting edge IoT embedded frameworks and modern Agile methodologies as a process framework.
• Interact with customers, along with a project manager to provide status updates, work through challenges, and gather requirements.
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in firmware design and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 7 or more years of experience in firmware design and development, with a focus on microcontrollers, RTOS, C/C++, and/or other embedded platforms.
• Expert experience with development and troubleshooting on embedded targets, including familiarity with hardware design, schematics, and PCB layout.
• Demonstrated programming experience in C/C++ solving embedded firmware problems.
• Expert knowledge of RTOS/OS coding techniques.
• Knowledge of various protocols, interfaces, hardware, and wireless subsystems such as serial, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, Cellular, and IP.
• Expert experience working with version control, agile planning tools, and peer review such as Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback as part of continual improvement.
• Must be willing to travel locally, to support small‑batch product builds and customer field tests.
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy equipment and components.
• Enthusiasm and energy to look at firmware differently and for all things electronics and software in the IoT and Lab space.

Interesting Capabilities

• Familiarity with embedded IoT technologies such as Azure Sphere, Azure RTOS, Azure IoT Edge, Edge X, and Azure IoT Hub client is preferred.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite such as Confluence and Jira.
• Familiarity with additional languages and OS such as C#, Rust, Java, Zephyr OS, FreeRTOS, and Linux.

NO AGENCY APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

About Mesh Systems

Mesh Systems is an Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions Software and Services company that helps enterprises achieve digital transformation. With over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500s and industry leaders, Mesh Systems has IoT engineering competency across hardware, software, wireless technologies, and cloud services. We have been regularly awarded as one of the most innovative companies in the IoT ecosystem. Our consistent growth and success have earned us a place on the Inc. 5000 list four times, and we were recently named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for the second time. In recent years, we have received recognition as a “Best Places to Work” company by the Indiana Chamber, along with two Mira Award nominations for Exceptional Employer and Scale‑Up of the Year. As a sales‑driven, partner‑led organization, we continuously seek to drive value and maximize the benefits of IoT & AI for the enterprises we serve. Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and fostering a collaborative culture sets us apart as a leader in the IoT industry.

Working at Mesh has its perks!

Salary, company bonus, medical, dental, vision, cyber security, and pet insurance, wellness benefit, 401k plan with match, flexible work from home, 2 weeks annually ability to work anywhere in the world, parental leave, growth and development opportunities, flex‑time off, volunteer time off, company paid life insurance, Friday Lunch & Learns, and unlimited snacks, fruit, coffee, and sodas!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mesh Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Our goal is to employ a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, to stay, and do their best work.