Embedded Firmware Engineer: C/C++, Bring-Up Expert

AttoTude; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for our next-generation products. The ideal candidate has strong experience in low-level programming (C/C++), microcontroller/SoC development, and hardware bring-up, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient firmware solutions. This role is a full-time onsite position in Menlo Park, CA.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for our next-generation products. The ideal candidate has strong experience in low-level programming (C/C++), microcontroller/SoC development, and hardware bring-up, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient firmware solutions. This role is a full-time onsite position in Menlo Park, CA.

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded platforms.

· Implement and optimize device drivers for hardware peripherals (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet, GPIO, ADC/DAC, PWM).

· Integrate and configure RTOS or bare-metal firmware.

· Perform board bring-up and hardware validation, working closely with electrical engineers.

· Debug and analyze firmware/hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD.

· Develop secure bootloaders and update soluions

· Write and maintain unit tests and automated test scripts for firmware validation.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, QA, systems engineering) to deliver products on schedule.

· Document firmware architecture, APIs, and design decisions for maintainability.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

· 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.

· Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python.

· Experience with ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V, or similar MCU/SoC architectures.

· Familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal programming.

· Hands-on experience with hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.).

· Proficiency with debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

· Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

Annual Salary Range

$175—$205 USD