Embedded Firmware Engineer

TalentOla; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentOla is seeking a Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for medical devices in a hybrid Plano, TX environment. You will work on MCU-based real-time systems, implement features, and contribute to verification and documentation within a regulated setting.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, RTOS knowledge, and hands-on debugging with JTAG/SWD. Collaboration with Systems, EE, ME, and QA is essential, with code reviews and testing as core practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in MCU-based real-time embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of RTOS, interrupts, timers, and state machines.
• Hands-on debugging using JTAG/SWD, logs, and unit tests.
• Experience with Git and Agile development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++ for real-time MCU-based systems.
• Implement features and resolve defects with guidance from senior engineers.
• Perform debugging using standard embedded tools (JTAG/SWD, logging, unit tests).
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to coding standards and best practices.
• Contribute to unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, implementation, and test cases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems, EE, ME, and QA.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

RTOS concepts

JTAG/SWD

Unit tests

Git

Agile

Memory management

Data structures

Debugging

Education

Engineering Degree BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Unit testing framework

Job description

Excellent Opening- Firmware Engineer (Embedded firmware development using C/C++)- Plano, TX (Hybrid)

As a Firmware Engineer, you will develop, enhance, and maintain embedded firmware for medical devices. You will work within an established architecture, implement new features, fix defects, and support verification and documentation activities in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++ for real‑time MCU‑based systems
• Implement features and resolve defects with guidance from senior engineers
• Perform debugging using standard embedded tools (JTAG/SWD, logging, unit tests)
• Participate in code reviews and adhere to coding standards and best practices
• Contribute to unit, integration, and system‑level testing
• Maintain traceability between requirements, implementation, and test cases
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including Systems, EE, ME, and QA

Experience

• 5+ Years

Location

Educational Qualifications

• Engineering Degree – BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc.
• Technical certification in multiple technologies is desirable.

Skills

Mandatory skills

• Embedded firmware development using C/C++
• 5–7 years of experience in MCU‑based real‑time systems
• Strong understanding of RTOS concepts, interrupts, timers, and state machines
• Hands‑on debugging using JTAG/SWD, logs, and unit tests
• Experience with Git and Agile development methodologies
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, memory management, and debugging

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Python
• Exposure to low power embedded designs
• Knowledge of communication protocols: UART, I2C, SPI, BLE
• Exposure to medical device software development and IEC 62304
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset