Firmware Engineer

European Tech Recruit; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech recruitment firm is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop robust and secure firmware for next-generation products in Amsterdam. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in firmware development, especially with ARM Cortex-M processors. Responsibilities include designing and debugging firmware, collaborating with teams, and ensuring code quality. This full-time role is perfect for those with strong API design skills and a background in embedded systems security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in firmware development with a strong emphasis on embedded systems.
• Proven expertise with ARM Cortex–M processors and related peripherals.
• Experience implementing secure boot solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug firmware for ARM Cortex–M–based microcontrollers.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define specifications and resolve issues.
• Create high-quality, well-documented APIs.

Skills

Firmware development

ARM Cortex-M

Embedded systems

API design

Unit testing

IoT/networking stacks

Embedded system security

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Principal Consultant | Software Engineering, AI & CV/ML, Semiconductors & Electronics

European Tech Recruit are working closely with an exciting security semicon start-up, based in Amsterdam, who are looking for a talented Firmware Engineer to join their team.

In this role you will play a key part in developing robust, high-performance, and secure firmware for their next‑generation products. You’ll be involved across the entire development lifecycle, from pre‑silicon validation through post‑silicon bring‑up, ensuring their solutions meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and security.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug firmware for ARM Cortex‑M–based microcontrollers and their associated peripherals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit testing strategies to guarantee code quality and long‑term reliability.
• Actively contribute to both pre‑silicon validation and post‑silicon bring‑up processes.
• Collaborate with hardware, architecture, and cross‑functional teams to define specifications, resolve issues, and optimise system performance.
• Design and implement secure firmware features, including secure boot and other embedded security mechanisms.
• Create high‑quality, well‑documented APIs and uphold strong software design principles throughout the development cycle.
• Work collaboratively within a team‑oriented environment, sharing expertise and promoting best practices.
• Develop and integrate IoT and networking stacks for connected devices (e.g., TCP/IP, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, Matter, Thread).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in firmware development with a strong emphasis on embedded systems.
• Proven expertise with ARM Cortex‑M processors and related peripherals.
• Hands‑on experience with firmware unit testing and participation in both pre‑ and post‑silicon development phases.
• Strong understanding of API design, maintainable code structure, and software architecture principles.
• Experience with IoT/networking stacks such as TCP/IP, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, Matter, or Thread.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience or strong understanding of embedded system security concepts.
• Proven experience implementing secure boot solutions.

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Design

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Software Development