Senior Firmware Engineer

HID; gmina Zabierzów; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HID Global is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to design and deliver embedded software for Secure Issuance card printers. The role emphasizes C++ firmware for embedded Linux/real-time systems and close collaboration with global engineering teams to improve product quality and performance.

The candidate will contribute to technical design, agile development, and hardware integration, applying AI-assisted development methods to boost productivity and solution quality.

Qualifications

• Experience developing embedded software and firmware in C++ for embedded devices.
• Strong English communication and collaboration across teams.
• Familiarity with agile development practices and software engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for card printers.
• Develop firmware for embedded Linux and real-time systems; integrate with hardware.
• Implement and troubleshoot interfaces/protocols (USB, SPI, Ethernet, I2C).
• Diagnose complex firmware/hardware interaction issues with low-level debugging tools.
• Produce reliable, maintainable code and verify it perQuality practices.

Skills

embedded C++

English communication

problem solving

team collaboration

agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software/Electrical/Electronics or related

Tools

Git or Mercurial

Job description

An Amazing Career Opportunity for Senior Firmware Engineer

Location: Poland, Zabierzow

Job ID: 52801

Summary

The Senior Firmware Engineer develops embedded software for Secure Issuance card printers used by customers globally. This role supports the Secure Issuance Fargo engineering team by designing and delivering reliable firmware for embedded Linux and real-time systems. The position collaborates with local and international engineering teams and contributes to technical design, agile development, and product quality. The role applies strong embedded C++ expertise and low-level hardware integration skills to solve complex product challenges. Through dependable firmware delivery and continuous improvement, this position strengthens product performance, maintainability, and customer value.

Secure Issuance (SI)

Secure Issuance, part of HID Global, offers the world’s broadest and most sophisticated portfolio of card printers, laser engravers, encoders and software. For more than 25 years, organizations across a variety of industries — from enterprise corporations and government agencies to financial institutions and universities — have relied on HID Global Secure Issuance for the custom personalization and issuance of secure identity credentials and financial cards. With a history of pioneering patented technologies and expertise, business integrity and long-standing customer confidence, HID Global is a global leader in secure card issuance innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned

Essential Duties

• Must be able to design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C++ for card printers.
• Responsible for developing firmware for embedded Linux and real-time systems and integrating software with product hardware.
• Must be able to implement and troubleshoot hardware interfaces and communication protocols, including USB, SPI, Ethernet, and I2C.
• Responsible for diagnosing complex firmware and hardware interaction issues using appropriate low-level debugging methods and tools.
• Must be able to produce reliable, maintainable code and perform verification activities in accordance with applicable engineering and product quality practices.

Primary Duties

• Supports agile development activities, including planning, technical design discussions, code reviews, and iterative delivery.
• Leads the technical execution of assigned firmware features from design through integration and validation.
• Drives collaboration with local and international software, firmware, hardware, test, and product teams on high-impact initiatives.
• Supports development and integration involving Linux, Yocto, FPGAs, and real-time technologies.
• Drives the responsible application of AI-assisted development methods to improve engineering productivity, analysis, and solution quality.

Essential Qualifications (Non-negotiable Requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in embedded systems or firmware development.
• Hands-on embedded software development experience using C++.
• Proficiency with embedded Linux and real-time systems.
• Experience with hardware interfaces or communication protocols such as USB, SPI, Ethernet, or I2C.
• Experience using version control tools such as Git or Mercurial and bug tracking systems.
• Proven ability to apply AI tools or AI-assisted development techniques in software engineering work.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, debugging, collaboration, and English communication skills.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Onsite / Hybrid

• Employee works primarily in an office environment, within a well-ventilated area, and is exposed to moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed and/or work with chemicals as listed in our MSDS book. (delete if not applicable)

Work Requirements

• Compliance with all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork, including international travel may be required. Therefore, employee must possess, or be able to acquire a valid passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which you are hired.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

• Must be currently and legally authorized to reside and work in the hiring country.
• HID Global will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the hiring country will not be considered.

At times, HID may use AI-assisted technology to help our Talent Acquisition team review applications by identifying job-related qualifications, skills, and experience in résumés and comparing them with the requirements of the role. The technology supports recruiter review but does not make hiring decisions. A member of our Talent Acquisition team reviews each application before any selection decision is made. Information processed by the tool is deleted once the recruiter's review is complete.

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