Embedded Software Engineer

Glassboard; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare + 401(k)

Parental leave

Professional growth opportunities

Makerspace access

Team outings in Indianapolis

Job summary

Glassboard is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer in Indianapolis to own firmware from architecture to validation and manufacturing support. You will work with a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to deliver robust embedded solutions for diverse product categories.

The role emphasizes real-time C firmware, Linux/RTOS environments, plus collaboration on hardware interfaces and system-level design.

Qualifications

• Direct experience developing embedded software using Linux, RTOS, or bare metal.
• Familiarity with hardware-level communications such as USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git or SVN.
• Familiarity with real-time debuggers like Segger J-Link.
• Familiarity with schematics and basic electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and debug real-time firmware in C.
• Specify, design, and implement embedded subsystems functionality.
• Drive firmware development for performance and tight hardware integration.
• Assist in creating technical specifications from customer requirements.
• Engage in prototype bring-up, debugging, and functional verification.

Skills

C programming

RTOS

Linux

Embedded development

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's Degree in EE/CE/EET/CET

Equivalent experience

Tools

USB

CAN

UART

SPI

I2C

Segger J-Link

Git

Yocto/Buildroot

Android AOSP Soong

VS Code/Eclipse/Keil/IAR

Job description

About Glassboard

Glassboard is a hardware product development firm. We're a team of designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and embedded software engineers who come together to build products from concept to commercialization. We work across categories like consumer products, healthcare and medical devices, industrial applications, and transportation and mobility, for clients that range from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Position Overview

As an Embedded Firmware Engineer at Glassboard, you will be responsible for the firmware and embedded software (RTOS, Linux, Android) that operates on custom electronics. We are building technically strong, fast-moving teams that pride themselves on superior execution. This role entails ownership of firmware efforts, ranging from architecture and implementation through validation and manufacturing support. It reports directly to the Chief Technology Officer and works in close cooperation with our hardware engineering team and the rest of the Glassboard product development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and debug new and existing real-time firmware in C
• Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems
• Drive firmware development for performance, scalability, robustness, and tight hardware integration
• Assist in the creation of technical specifications from high-level customer requirements
• Participate in prototype bring-up and debugging, as well as functional verification

Education And Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a product development or R&D focused field
• Bachelor's Degree in EE/CE/EET/CET preferred, or equivalent experience
• Consumer, automotive, industrial, or medical product development experience a plus

Required Qualifications

• Direct experience developing embedded software using Linux, RTOS, or bare metal
• Familiarity with common hardware-level communications such as USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with version control tools such as Git or SVN
• Familiarity with real-time debuggers like Segger J-Link
• Familiarity with schematics, basic electronic components, and connections

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in product development or R&D
• Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot
• Experience with Android AOSP and the Soong build system
• Experience coding in JavaScript, Python, and C++ a plus
• Familiar with IDEs such as Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, Keil, IAR, etc.
• Understanding of power electronics and battery management systems
• RF testing experience and experience with regulatory certification and testing (FCC, CE, UL, IEC)
• Experience working with wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE, LoRa, WiFi, etc.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave
• Educational opportunities and support for your professional growth
• A full makerspace lab, open for your personal projects
• Company outings and a high-energy, open, and authentic studio in Indianapolis

Glassboard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.