Firmware Development Engineer

Optimize Search Group; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Firmware Developer to contribute to cutting-edge firmware development. This role involves collaborating with engineers on quantum testing, enhancing control software libraries, and improving hardware functionality. You'll design and implement systems for superconducting devices while enhancing hardware performance through classical computing layers. If you are passionate about technology and eager to work on groundbreaking projects in the Computers and Electronics Manufacturing industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields required.
• Experience in creating and testing drivers for lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to firmware development and enhance control software libraries.
• Design systems and drivers for superconducting devices.

Skills

Software Development Principles

Team-Based Software Development

Driver Creation and Testing

Cross-Platform Integration

FPGA Programming

C Programming

Cloud APIs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Physics

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

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Role Overview:

Contribute to firmware development by collaborating with engineers in quantum testing, enhancing control software libraries, and improving hardware functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to integration efforts within internal software systems and with external collaborators.
• Design and implement systems and drivers for controlling superconducting devices.
• Enhance hardware performance by improving classical computing layers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or a similar field.
• Familiarity with software development principles: structured design, version control, testing, and managing the software life cycle.
• Experience in creating and testing drivers for digital or RF lab equipment.
• Background in team-based software development using task management tools like Jira, MS Project, or similar.
• Experience with cross-platform integration (Windows, Linux, MacOS).

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on experience with RF devices (sources, ADCs/DACs, analyzers) or electronic lab instruments.
• Knowledge of FPGA programming languages such as VHDL, Verilog, or Migen.
• Understanding of operating systems and C programming.
• Exposure to quantum systems, qubit characterization, or microwave engineering.
• Familiarity with cloud APIs, architecture, or full-stack development (UI/UX, databases, server-side components).

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Information Technology

Industries:

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing