Embedded Firmware Design Engineer - 173

ZP Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Embedded Firmware Design Engineer to join a leading telecommunications technology company onsite near Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on developing low-level embedded software and firmware for networking and telecommunications products, collaborating closely with hardware engineering on board bring-up, debugging, and system integration.

Qualifications include 10+ years in embedded firmware, strong C/C++, and experience with Linux and RTOS.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of embedded firmware or software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (EE/CE/CS).
• Strong C/C++ programming in embedded environments.
• Experience with Linux and RTOS-based systems.
• Experience with board bring-up, debugging, and hardware integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for networking products.
• Design and implement device drivers and BSPs.
• Support board bring-up, hardware validation, and system integration.
• Debug firmware and hardware interactions with lab tools.
• Develop software for Linux and RTOS environments.
• Troubleshoot firmware issues in development and production.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams on new products.
• Participate in design reviews and architecture discussions.
• Support deployed products through root-cause analysis.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded firmware

Linux

RTOS

Device drivers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

JTAG

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Embedded Firmware Design Engineer to join a leading telecommunications technology company onsite 5 days per week near Raleigh, NC. The ideal Embedded Firmware Design Engineer will be responsible for developing low-level embedded software and firmware for networking and telecommunications products while partnering closely with hardware engineering teams on board bring-up, debugging, and system integration.

Responsibilities of the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer:

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for telecommunications and networking products.
• Design and implement device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and low-level software.
• Support board bring-up, hardware validation, and system integration efforts.
• Debug firmware and hardware interactions using industry-standard lab tools.
• Develop software for Linux and RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues throughout development and production.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams on new product development.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to product architecture discussions.
• Support deployed products through issue investigation and root cause analysis.

Qualifications for the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer:

• 10+ years of embedded firmware or embedded software development experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Strong experience with C/C++ programming in embedded environments.
• Experience developing device drivers and low-level software.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Experience with board bring-up, hardware debugging, and embedded system integration.
• Understanding of networking protocols and telecommunications systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across both firmware and hardware environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Compensation for the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer includes:

• Salary range: $115,000 - $145,000 annually based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

This job opens for applications on 09/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Embedded Firmware Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, Linux, Embedded Linux, RTOS, C, C++, Device Drivers, BSP, Board Support Package, Low-Level Software, Hardware Integration, Hardware Debugging, Board Bring-Up, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Networking, TCP/IP, Firmware Development, JTAG, Root Cause Analysis, System Integration, Carrier Networks, Telecom Infrastructure, Firmware Testing, Embedded Development, Networking Protocols, Product Development

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