Senior Embedded Firmware Architect

Schneider Electric; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Grenoble is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge embedded software for tomorrow's devices.

You will design, implement, test and optimize firmware, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and contribute to robust, scalable solutions while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in embedded software development and 2D/3D graphics engines.
• Strong proficiency in machine language, assembly language, and programming languages like C/C++.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute test plans ensuring specification compliance.
• Experience with firmware algorithm design and implementation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to technical details.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sophisticated firmware applications, creating robust embedded software solutions for electronic devices.
• Research and implement advanced firmware algorithms while working within hardware constraints and system complexity.
• Execute comprehensive testing, debugging, and troubleshooting throughout the development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with programmers and hardware design engineers to optimize firmware performance.
• Create detailed technical documentation and specifications for firmware operations.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++ programming

Assembly language

Testing / test plans

Firmware algorithms

2D/3D graphics engines

Problem solving

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Firmware Engineer and be at the forefront of embedded software innovation! We're seeking a talented professional to create cutting-edge firmware solutions that power tomorrow's electronic devices.

What will you do:

• Design and develop sophisticated firmware applications, creating robust embedded software solutions for electronic devices
• Research and implement advanced firmware algorithms while working within hardware constraints and system complexity
• Execute comprehensive testing, debugging, and troubleshooting throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborate with programmers and hardware design engineers to optimize firmware performance
• Create detailed technical documentation and specifications for firmware operations

What will make you successful:

• Proven expertise in embedded software development and 2D/3D graphics engines
• Strong proficiency in machine language, assembly language, and programming languages like C/C++
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute test plans ensuring specification compliance
• Experience with firmware algorithm design and implementation
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to technical details

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems and innovative electronic devices
• Autonomy to propose and develop solutions in a technical domain
• Professional growth through exposure to complex technical challenges
• Collaborative environment working with cross-functional engineering teams
• Platform to establish yourself as a technical thought leader in firmware development

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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