Firmware Engineer

Identis; Torino; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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

The role requires 1–4 years in firmware or low-level development, strong C/C++ skills, and familiarity with VHDL/FPGA. You’ll work with UART/SPI/I2C and other interfaces, and collaborate with hardware,

Competenze

• 1–4 years firmware or low-level development experience.
• Solid foundation in C and/or C++ for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of VHDL and FPGA architectures is required.

Mansioni

• Design, write, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Develop VHDL code on FPGA architectures for digital logic and motion control.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate firmware with boards.
• Troubleshoot code and hardware interfaces using lab instruments.
• Write low-level drivers and manage communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN).
• Maintain documentation and versioning via Git.

Conoscenze

Firmware development

C/C++ (embedded)

English technical

Debugging

Formazione

BSc/MSc in Electronics or CS

Technical Diploma / ITS

Strumenti

Git

Descrizione del lavoro

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-Have

• 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.