Embedded Firmware Engineer (Embedded Systems)

OSI Engineering, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Engineering, Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer (Embedded Systems) to develop low-level firmware tightly coupled with hardware. You will own firmware issues from identification through resolution in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

The role emphasizes embedded C, debugging, reading schematics, and collaboration with hardware teams across time zones. The candidate should be proficient in Python or Lua for testing automation and script development, with

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded firmware and driver development.
• Strong embedded C with low-level debugging skills.
• Experience reading schematics and hardware concepts.
• Knowledge of interfaces: GPIO, SPI, I2C, USB (high speed).
• Python and/or Lua scripting for test automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and debug low level embedded C firmware interacting directly with hardware.
• Diagnose system and firmware issues across products and code branches.
• Review schematics and validate firmware behavior against hardware design.
• Generate engineering binaries, submit changes to repositories, and manage build and packaging workflows.
• Coordinate closely with hardware, factory, program management, and technical teams.
• Drive issues to closure by tracking tasks, evaluating priorities, and proactively removing blockers.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
• Participate in regular sync calls with China based teams during late afternoon or evening hours.

Skills

Embedded systems

Embedded C

Low-level debugging

GPIO SPI I2C USB

Python scripting

Lua scripting

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

BS in Computer Engineering

MS preferred

Job description

Embedded Firmware Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Summary:

This role focuses on low-level embedded firmware development tightly coupled with hardware. The ideal candidate will develop, debug, and maintain embedded C firmware, work directly with hardware designs, and own firmware issues from identification through resolution in a fast paced, cross functional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and debug low level embedded C firmware interacting directly with hardware.
• Diagnose system and firmware issues across products and code branches.
• Review schematics and validate firmware behavior against hardware design.
• Generate engineering binaries, submit changes to repositories, and manage build and packaging workflows.
• Coordinate closely with hardware, factory, program management, and technical teams.
• Drive issues to closure by tracking tasks, evaluating priorities, and proactively removing blockers.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
• Participate in regular sync calls with China based teams during late afternoon or evening hours.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Up to 10 years of relevant embedded firmware and driver development.
• Strong Embedded C experience, including low level debugging skills and knowledge of dynamic memory allocation
• Strong embedded C experience with solid low level debugging skills
• Recent experience with hardware design concepts and ability to read schematics
• Strong knowledge with interfaces such as GPIO, SPI, I2C. USB (high speed)
• Python and or Lua scripting to automate testing and debug workflows
• Create scripts and tools to improve efficiency and reliability of firmware validation
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• BS in Computer Engineering or equivalent experience, MS is a plus

Location: Cupertino, CA (Onsite Monday thru Friday)

Pay Rate Range: $70-90/h (DOE)