Embedded Firmware Engineer

HRTX; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 1,116,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Mandaluyong is looking for a Firmware Design Engineer with over 5 years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems. This role involves designing, developing, and testing firmware, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong skills in C, C++, and Python programming. Leadership experience and knowledge of embedded systems architectures are essential. The position offers a hybrid work setup with 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and hardware/software integration debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for microcontrollers (MCUs).
• Develop low-level hardware drivers for peripherals.
• Create and implement test applications to validate hardware functionality.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Testing and debugging

Python programming

Leadership

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Software Development Kits (SDKs)

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

About the job Embedded Firmware Engineer

Firmware Design Engineer
Work Setup: 4 days onsite, 1 day WFH (Day Shift)
Location:Mandaluyong
Employment Type: Regular / Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a Firmware Design Engineer to design, develop, and test firmware for embedded systems. The role plays a key part in the full product development lifecycle from requirements gathering and design to verification, release, and documentation. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure high‑quality and efficient embedded software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain firmware for microcontrollers (MCUs).

Develop low‑level hardware drivers for peripherals such as UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, DMA, and interrupts.

Create and implement test applications to validate hardware functionality and support manufacturing testing.

Collaborate with hardware engineers during board bring‑up to initialize and validate components, troubleshoot integration issues, sejak optimize performance.

Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure reliable, efficient deliverables.

Apply best practices in coding, version control, and documentation for firmware releases.

Work with cross‑functional teams to define and meet technical requirements and specifications.

Lead and mentor junior engineers in firmware design and development projects.

Stay current with emerging tools, technologies, and industry trends in embedded firmware development.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

At least 5 years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems.

Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and communication protocols (UART на SPI, I2C, CAN).

Proficient in048C, C++, and Python programming languages.

Skilled in testing and debugging firmware and reading complex source codes.

Hands‑on experience with board bring‑up, memory mapping, and hardware/software integration debugging.

Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.

Experience using Visual Studio, Software Development Kits (SDKs), and applying the Scaled Agile methodology.

Knowledge of cybersecurity and threat modeling principles.

Proven leadership experience, having led firmware development projects.

Experience with ARM microprocessor programming and RTOS.

Familiarity with Git, build systems, and CI/CD tools.

Exposure to Agile emblem Scrum methodologies.

Knowledge of FPGA/CPLD and associated languages (Verilog/VHDL).

Understanding of software testing methodologies and automation frameworks.

Background in process control or distributed control systems is a plus.