Embedded Firmware Engineer (Embedded Systems)

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

Job summary

OSI Engineering in Cupertino, CA is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to join the embedded systems team. You will develop, debug, and maintain low-level C firmware tightly coupled with hardware, and own firmware issues from identification through resolution.

The role requires experience with GPIO, SPI, I2C, USB HS, and scripting in Python or Lua to automate testing. Onsite Monday through Friday, strong communication and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Up to 10 years of embedded firmware and driver development.
• Strong embedded C with low-level debugging and dynamic memory knowledge.
• Ability to read schematics and understand hardware concepts.
• Experience with interfaces such as GPIO, SPI, I2C, and USB (high speed).
• Proficiency in Python and/or Lua scripting for tests and automation.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and debug low-level embedded C firmware interacting directly with hardware.
• Diagnose 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 workflows.
• Coordinate closely with hardware, factory, program management, and technical teams.
• Drive issues to closure by tracking tasks, evaluating priorities, and removing blockers.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders.
• Participate in regular sync calls with China-based teams during late hours.

Skills

Embedded C

Low-level debugging

Schematic reading

GPIO_SPI_I2C_USB

Python Lua scripting

Firmware testing automation

Communication multitasking

Education

BS in Computer Engineering or equivalent

MS in related field (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)