Embedded Software Engineer

Cindavi; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO, Sick/Personal time, and 11 paidH

Profit-sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement & scholarship

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer II to own firmware from concept through production. You will architect, code, test, and refine firmware powering high-performance lighting tech for premium machines. Expect hands-on design, testing, and collaboration across teams.

You will leverage C, embedded systems know-how, and MBSD/Simulink to deliver robust firmware and maintain development standards while supporting production on firmware issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/EE/CE or related field.
• 4+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and embedded systems.
• Experience with microcontrollers, CAN/UART, and industry protocols.
• Nice-to-have: Simulink, MBSD, FreeRTOS, and embedded cybersecurity concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware across product lifecycle from concept to production.
• Write high-performance C for microcontroller-based systems.
• Use Simulink to design, simulate, and test embedded applications.
• Define software standards and support production on firmware issues.
• Drive MBSD workflows and hardware/software interactions.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

CAN/UART

Simulink

MBSD

Embedded cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE

Tools

FreeRTOS

Simulink tools

Microcontroller development tools

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