Embedded Software Engineer

Cindavi; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO/Sick/Personal time

11 paid holidays

Profit-sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement & scholarships

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer II to own firmware development across the full product lifecycle for high-performance lighting technology. You will architect, code, test, and refine firmware powering our products from concept to production and ongoing support.

You will lead multiple projects, develop robust C code for microcontroller-based systems, and collaborate with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and standards adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/CE or equivalent.
• 4+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and embedded systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers, CAN, UART, and industry protocols.
• Preferred: Simulink, MBSD, FreeRTOS, cybersecurity (HSMs, certificate chain).

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware across the product lifecycle.
• Architect, code, test, and refine firmware for lighting tech.
• Lead one or more projects from concept to end-of-life.
• Write high-performance embedded C code for MCUs.
• Use Simulink to design, simulate, and test applications.
• Define software standards and best practices.
• Support production and hardware decisions.
• Interpret schematics and hardware-software interactions.
• Drive MBSD workflows adoption.
• Develop end-of-line testing and automation scripts.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C programming

Microcontrollers

CAN/UART

Simulink/MBSD/embedded cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Simulink

FreeRTOS

Job description

Design firmware that makes its way into the lighting of high-performance machines - the kind crafted by Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Bugatti.

Please note this position is located onsite in Milwaukee, WI. We'd offer relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Job Summary

We’re looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer II who can take full ownership of firmware development across the entire product lifecycle. You will architect, code, test, and refine the firmware that powers our industry-leading lighting technologies. From concept through production launch and ongoing support, you will help shape the embedded intelligence behind every product we deliver.

Job Responsibilities:

Explore

• Develop innovative, robust embedded firmware solutions independently
• Lead development activities for one or more projects from concept to end-of-life
• Design and implement production-level and R&D software solutions
• Write high-performance embedded C code for microcontroller-based systems
• Use Simulink to design, simulate, and test embedded applications
• Define and enforce software development standards and best practices
• Support production teams on firmware-related issues and electronic component decisions
• Interpret schematics and understand hardware-software interactions
• Implement and optimize CAN communication protocols based on product requirements
• Drive adoption of automated Model-Based Software Development (MBSD) workflows

Perform

• Develop end-of-line testing mechanisms and manufacturing support software
• Build C++ or Python PC-based applications and automation scripts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• 4+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Strong proficiency in C programming and embedded systems
• Experience with microcontrollers, CAN, UART, and industry communication protocols
• Highly preferred experience with Simulink, MBSD, FreeRTOS, and/or embedded cybersecurity (HSMs, certificate chain of trust, etc.)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, Sick/Personal time, and 11 paid holidays
• Profit-sharing plan
• Tuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunities