Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

ASSA ABLOY AB; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful mission

Innovation and scale

Autonomy and trust

Growth and development

Work-life balance

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY AB is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to own the design and evolution of embedded firmware for wireless access devices, operating in security-critical environments. You will shape architecture and ensure reliability, performance, and security across global deployments.

Join our Wireless Lock product unit and collaborate with hardware and product teams to translate system requirements into robust firmware for ARM Cortex MCUs, BLE, Zigbee, NFC, and low-power designs across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded C development on ARM Cortex MCUs (STM32, nRF52, TI, or similar).
• Solid experience with RTOS and/or bare-metal systems.
• Strong background in firmware architecture and specifications.
• Proven track record in mentoring more junior developers.
• Practical experience with CI/CD setup.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure and reliable embedded firmware in C for ARM Cortex M0-M4 platforms.
• Implement and improve wireless connectivity features including BLE, Zigbee, NFC/ISO14443.
• Debug complex embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other hardware tools.
• Work across RTOS and bare-metal environments, contributing to robust architectures.
• Improve low-power performance and battery efficiency for connected devices.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern embedded development practices.

Skills

embedded C development

ARM Cortex MCUs

RTOS

bare-metal

firmware architecture

mentoring

CI/CD

wireless technologies

security design

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Wireless Access control & IoT

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Hybrid role | Digital & Access Solutions EMEIA

Build Secure Embedded Firmware for ARM Cortex-Based Wireless IoT Devices Used in Real-World Access Systems

At ASSA ABLOY you will develop the firmware behind APERIO® - a globally deployed range of wireless locks used in environments where reliability, security, and performance are non-negotiable.

If you enjoy working close to hardware, debugging real time system behaviour, and building firmware that operates under strict power, security, and reliability constraints - this role will likely resonate.

Why this role matters

Wireless access control systems are becoming smarter, more connected, and increasingly security-critical. The firmware behind these devices directly impacts reliability, performance, connectivity, and user trust.

As part of our Wireless Lock product unit, you'll help shape the next generation of secure embedded IoT solutions - contributing directly to how our products perform in the field and influencing technical decisions that affect global deployments.

The role

This is a senior engineering role where you own the design and evolution of embedded firmware for wireless access devices operating in constrained, security-critical environments. You will influence architecture, make key technical decisions, and ensure reliability, performance, and security across real-world deployments.

You’ll collaborate closely with hardware and product teams, translating system requirements into robust embedded solutions that scale across global installations.

What you’ll work on

• Develop secure and reliable embedded firmware in C for ARM Cortex M0-M4 platforms
• Implement and improve wireless connectivity features including BLE, Zigbee, NFC/ISO14443
• Debug complex embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other hardware tools
• Work across RTOS and bare-metal environments, contributing to robust and maintainable architectures
• Improve low-power performance and battery efficiency for connected devices
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern embedded development practices

What will help you succeed

• 5+ years of expertise in embedded C development on ARM Cortex MCUs (STM32, nRF52, TI, or similar)
• Solid experience with RTOS and/or bare-metal systems
• Strong background in firmware architecture work and specifications
• Proven track record in mentoring more junior developers
• Practical experience with CI/CD setup

You have strong expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• wireless communication technologies (such as BLE, Zigbee, UWB, Wi-Fi) and protocols, ultra low-power optimisation.
• Embedded security design and protocols, cybersecurity compliance, RFID/NFC technology, access control systems.

Why ASSA ABLOY

At ASSA ABLOY, you'll join a global technology leader while working in a team where embedded engineering plays a central role in product innovation. You'll have the freedom to influence technical decisions, work closely with real hardware, and build products used by millions of people worldwide.

• Meaningful mission - Build technology that helps secure hospitals, schools, workplaces, and public spaces globally
• Innovation and scale - Work with wireless IoT technologies, secure access systems, and connected embedded devices at global scale
• Autonomy and trust - Influence firmware architecture, technical direction, and product improvements in a collaborative engineering culture
• Growth and development - Deepen your expertise in embedded systems, wireless communication, low-power design, and technical leadership
• Work-life balance - Be part of a sustainable Scandinavian work culture focused on collaboration, flexibility, and long-term success

Ready to help shape the future of wireless access?

If you're motivated by embedded systems, connected devices, and solving real-world technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

We're committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and encourage applications from all who see themselves thriving here.

If you have questions about the role or process, contact Léa Rein, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [e-mail].

Let's create a safer and more open world - together.