Embedded Firmware Engineer at CALCULEX, Inc

Wayne State University; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an experienced Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer in Fremont, California. The candidate will design, develop, and optimize firmware for embedded systems, requiring proficiency in C/C++ and experience with BSP development. The role involves collaborating with engineers and debugging hardware-level issues. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience are essential. The position offers a chance to work in a dynamic team environment with innovative technology.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in low-level software/firmware development for embedded systems.
• Proficient in low-level debugging and optimization.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems and microcontrollers.
• Write and optimize low-level code in C/C++ for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure firmware compatibility.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Low-level debugging

BSP development

Hardware debugging tools

Communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize firmware and low-level software for our embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have experience working with hardware interfaces, writing efficient, reliable code in C/C++, and a strong understanding of computer architecture and hardware-level programming. This role will also involve developing and maintaining the Board Support Package (BSP)for new hardware platforms, including bootloaders, peripheral drivers, and low-level system initialization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems, microcontrollers, and Linux applications.
• Develop and maintain BSPsfor custom hardware, including initialization routines, device tree configurations, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Write and optimize low-level codein C/C++ for performance, reliability, and scalability on resource-constrained environments.
• Interface with hardwarethrough device drivers and manage communications with peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.).
• Collaborate with hardware engineersto understand hardware specifications, timing constraints, and ensure firmware compatibility.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmwareand BSP issues at the hardware level, using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other debugging tools.
• Develop and execute teststo validate BSP and firmware functionality, reliability, and performance in real-time embedded systems.
• Maintain technical documentationfor BSP, firmware design, implementation, and debugging processes.
• Perform code reviewsand contribute to firmware architecture and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degreein Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ yearsof experience in low-level software/firmware development for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++programming with experience in low-level debugging and optimization.
• Experience with BSP developmentfor embedded hardware, including system initialization and device tree configuration.
• Hands-on experience with hardware debugging toolssuch as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and USB.
• Knowledge of assembly language, ARM or similar microcontroller architecture is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skillsand the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for test automation.