Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Magnet Forensics; United States; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off policies

Competitive compensation

Volunteer opportunities

Reward and recognition programs

Employee committees & resource groups

Healthcare and retirement benefits

Job summary

Magnet Forensics in Canada is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain firmware for ARM Cortex-M based devices. The role focuses on low-level embedded work with some host tooling, CI, hardware bring-up and cross-domain debugging.

The ideal candidate is a strong C developer with embedded systems experience, Python for host tooling, Linux environment, and good communication for a remote workforce.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded firmware experience in C for microcontroller-based systems (ARM Cortex-M).
• Strong C proficiency and hardware debugging skills.
• Experience with Python for host tooling, diagnostics, and firmware update workflows.
• Linux development environment familiarity and proficiency with CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to read schematics and work across hardware/software boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and maintain embedded firmware for ARM Cortex-M based systems, including low-level drivers and board support packages.
• Debug firmware and hardware issues using SWD/JTAG and lab equipment.
• Develop Python-based host tools for device control, diagnostics, manufacturing test, and data collection.
• Bring up hardware, set up automated tests, and support CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and documentation.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C programming

Python

Linux development

Hardware debugging

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE or CS

Tools

SWD/JTAG debugging

CMake

Make

GCC/Clang

pytest

Job description

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain firmware for embedded systems built around modern microcontrollers. This role is primarily focused on low-level embedded firmware development, but also includes host-side tooling, CI pipeline support, hardware bring-up, and debugging across the hardware/software boundary.

The ideal candidate is a strong C developer with deep embedded systems experience, practical hardware debugging skills, and the ability to work comfortably from schematic review through firmware implementation, automated testing, and production support.

Note: Candidate must reside in The United States or Canada.

What You\'ll Do

• Design, implement, test, and maintain embedded firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontroller-based systems, including low-level drivers, board support packages, application firmware, and debugging workflows.
• Debug firmware and hardware issues using SWD/JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Develop Python-based host tools for device control, diagnostics, manufacturing test, automation, and data collection.
• Bring up hardware, automated testing setups, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Debug and resolve lab, manufacturing, and field issues.
• Participate in architecture development, design/code reviews, and doc writing.

What We\'re Looking For

• Strong professional experience developing embedded firmware in C for microcontroller-based systems, particularly ARM Cortex-M devices.
• Proficiency with Python for host-side tooling, automation, diagnostics, testing, or firmware update workflows.
• Comfortable working in a Linux development environment, including command-line tools, build systems, device interfaces, and debugging workflows.
• Proficiency with git, multi-repository workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Comfort at the hardware/software boundary (reading schematics, using lab equipment, and debugging integration issues).
• Strong communication and documentation skills, including clear text-based communication for a remote workforce.
• At least five years experience in a similar role, along with a background in EE, CS, or related technical field.

Nice To Have

• Prior work with embedded protocols, especially USB, USB-PD, UART, I2C, and SPI.
• Experience developing USB device firmware (descriptors, enumeration, CDC, DFU, HID, or vendor-specific interfaces).
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, manufacturing test systems, or production diagnostics.
• Experience with CMake, Make, GCC/Clang, linker scripts, static analysis, unit testing, integration testing, or pytest.
• Prior experience with Raspberry Pi RP2040 and RP2350 MCUs.

Compensation & Benefits

The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you.

$150,000 - $200,000 (USD) a year
$130,000 - $180,000 (CAD) a year
Salary range (min - max)

Position Type:New Vacancy

Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as:

• Generous time off policies
• Competitive compensation
• Volunteer opportunities
• Reward and recognition programs
• Employee committees & resource groups
• Healthcare and retirement benefits

Indicators of Success

We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”. It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have “been there, done that”. We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us.

How We Work

At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you’re within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you’ll occasionally join us in person. How often you’ll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team’s goals.

We’re excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together - both in the office and wherever you work best!

The Most Important Thing

We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:

CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.

OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.

DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.

EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.

We are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact [e-mail] should you require any accommodations.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.

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