Firmware Engineer

Identis; Piemonte; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Identis is seeking a Junior/Middle Firmware Engineer to join our R&D Hardware & Firmware Engineering team in Piemonte. You will develop on-device code (embedded software) and digital logic for high-precision personalization systems, spanning legacy maintenance and next-generation product architectures.

You will design, implement, and test embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, develop VHDL for FPGA-based logic, and collaborate across hardware to ensure proper bring-up and

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of hands-on firmware or low-level development experience.
• Solid foundation in C and/or C++ for embedded systems.
• Working knowledge of VHDL and FPGA architectures.
• Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, and other low-level protocols.
• Proficiency in technical English and Git Version Control.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers and target hardware.
• Develop and integrate VHDL code on FPGA architectures for digital logic and motion control.
• Collaborate with hardware and mechanical teams to integrate firmware with boards and support bring-up.
• Troubleshoot code and hardware interfaces using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Write low-level drivers and manage communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, RS232, USB, TCP/IP, CAN).
• Perform bug-fixing on legacy systems and maintain technical documentation with Git.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

VHDL/FPGA

Hardware IO

Git

English

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electronics or CS

Diploma in Mechatronics/Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Job description

Identis is a global leader in the design, development, and production of advanced technological systems for financial card and secure government ID card personalization.

Through innovative hardware, software, and service solutions, we support banking institutions, government organizations, and businesses worldwide, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, security, and precision.

We are looking for a Junior / Middle Firmware Engineer to join our R&D Hardware & Firmware Engineering team. You will be responsible for developing on-device code (embedded software) and digital logic for high-precision personalization systems, working across legacy maintenance and next-generation product architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Firmware Development: Design, write, and maintain embedded software in C and C++ for microcontrollers and dedicated target hardware.
• FPGA & Logic Design: Develop and integrate VHDL code on FPGA architectures for digital logic and motor/motion control systems.
• Hardware Integration: Collaborate with hardware and mechanical teams to integrate firmware with electronic boards and support system bring‑up.
• Debugging & Testing: Troubleshoot code and hardware interfaces using laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Driver Development: Write low-level drivers and manage communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, RS232, USB, TCP/IP, CAN).
• Code Maintenance & Docs: Perform bug‑fixing on legacy systems, maintain technical documentation, and manage versioning via Git.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have Requirements

• Education: Technical Diploma / ITS Degree (Mechatronics, Electronics, Computer Science) OR Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Electronic or Computer Engineering.
• Experience: 1 to 4 years of hands‑on experience in firmware or low‑level development (relevant academic/personal projects are considered for Junior candidates).
• Programming: Solid foundation in C and/or C++ for embedded systems.
• Digital Logic: Working knowledge of VHDL and FPGA architectures.
• Hardware Interfacing: Familiarity with microcontroller architectures, low‑level protocols (UART, SPI, I2C), and basic lab tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer).
• Tools & Languages: Version control via Git; professional working proficiency in technical English.

Nice‑to‑H​ave

• Experience with RTOS or bare‑metal programming.
• Exposure to motion control, smart card technologies, RFID/NFC, or cryptography.
• Object‑Oriented Design (OOD) concepts.

Soft Skills

• Strong hands‑on problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional R&D teams.
• Proactive learning attitude and operational autonomy.