Embedded Software Engineer

Cindavi; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO, Sick/Personal time, and holidays

Profit-sharing plan

Tuition reimbursement & scholarship

Job summary

Cindavi is seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer II to own firmware development across the full product lifecycle. You will architect, code, test, and refine firmware powering high-performance lighting in precision machines, collaborating across hardware and software teams.

This onsite role in Milwaukee offers relocation assistance for the right candidate, with a path to production deployment and ongoing support. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the role.

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.)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

CAN

UART

Simulink

MBSD

FreeRTOS

Embedded cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Simulink

MBSD

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