Firmware Manager

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd in the Philippines is seeking a Firmware Manager to lead firmware architecture for communication modules, energy solutions, and industrial technologies powering customers worldwide.

You will provide technical leadership and program direction across new product development and lifecycle support, driving innovation, quality, and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in a technical leadership role within firmware or embedded systems development.
• Strong knowledge of embedded firmware design and microcontrollers.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware development projects using structured project management and AGILE practices.
• Define architecture design, reviews, and qualification planning.
• Develop assembly and test specs for new products.
• Ensure regulatory and industry standard compliance with design/ cert teams.
• Collaborate with partners for product development and innovation.
• Provide leadership updates on progress, risks and opportunities.
• Mentor and develop team members; plan resources accordingly.
• Work with customers and internal teams to address product quality concerns.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency and outcomes.
• Research and apply advanced concepts to solve challenges.

Skills

Embedded firmware

ARM microcontrollers

C/C++ for embedded

Agile development

Networking protocols

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/CS/IT

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Summary

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to work with the global Emerson Systems and Software organization, this is a stimulating opportunity for you! As the Firmware Manager, you will lead the development of firmware architecture that powers communication modules, energy solutions, and industrial technologies supporting customers worldwide. You will provide both technical leadership and program direction across new product development and lifecycle support, helping drive innovation, quality, and business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of firmware development projects by applying structured project management practices, continuous improvement principles, and collaborative delivery approaches.
• Define and guide technical direction, including architecture design, design reviews, qualification planning, and platform development.
• Develop assembly and test specifications for new products, materials, and processes while ensuring alignment with quality and reliability standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards by partnering with design and certification teams.
• Identify and collaborate with technology and supply partners to support product development and innovation.
• Provide regular updates and insights to leadership on project progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Support and develop team members through feedback, coaching, and resource planning aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to investigate and resolve product quality concerns.
• Drive process improvements to enhance project execution, efficiency, and outcomes.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert by researching, evaluating, and applying advanced concepts, technologies, and methods to address complex challenges and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or any related field.
• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in a technical leadership role within firmware or embedded systems development.
• Strong knowledge of embedded firmware design, microcontrollers, or digital signal controllers (such as ARM-based or similar platforms).
• Experience with system integration testing and validation practices.
• Familiarity with networking and industrial communication protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, Ethernet, or fieldbus technologies.
• Experience working in collaborative development environments using iterative or Agile approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing sites or customer locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in embedded systems architecture and firmware design.
• Experience leading global, cross-functional technical teams.
• Knowledge of program or project management practices.
• Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems development.
• Experience with communication interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI, USB, or CAN.
• Exposure to real-time operating systems or state machine-based architectures.
• Familiarity with industrial IoT, cybersecurity principles, or secure firmware design.
• Understanding of power electronics or firmware integration in power systems.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git.
• Awareness of web-based technologies used in embedded or industrial environments.
• Interest or exposure to emerging technologies such as AI.

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