Firmware Engineer

SLB; Rosharon (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB in Texas is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer - Development to design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems, coordinating with other disciplines and leveraging real-time operating systems. You will gather requirements, create architectures, write tests, and mentor junior engineers while sharing knowledge through internal forums.

A bachelor’s in EE, embedded software, or CS and 3+ years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, embedded software or computer science.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in product development, testing or system engineering.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C or C++.
• Experience with programming microcontrollers such as Microchip (dsPIC, SAMD21), TI, NXP, STM32 or any ARM M4 controller.
• Experience with embedded software requirements, design architecture and specifications.
• Experience with Software Version Management (Git, SVN).
• Good team communication and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems incorporating multiple processors using real time operating systems.
• Design high-speed, hard-real-time data acquisition and logging systems.
• Implement DSP algorithms.
• Gather and analyze requirements and estimations.
• Coordinate software development with other disciplines and engineering projects.
• Design testing procedures, conduct tests, document results and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Embedded software

Python

C/C++

Real-time OS

Microcontrollers

Git

SVN

Team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, embedded software or computer science

Tools

Azure DevOps

MATLAB

Unit testing tools (Google Test / Catch2 / Mockito)

Linux

Buildroot/Yocto

Job description

The Embedded Software Engineer - Development is responsible for designing and implementing the embedded software that is integral to SLB measurement and control systems. This role involves evaluating methods, technology and development tools to be used for projects. This person helps define and implement frameworks and design practices, as well as performs knowledge sharing activities in the local and global community.

• Design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems incorporating multiple processors using real time operating systems.
• Design high-speed, hard-real-time data acquisition and logging systems.
• Implement DSP algorithms.
• Gather and analyze requirements and estimations.
• Coordinate software development with other disciplines and engineering projects.
• Design testing procedures. Conduct and coordinate tests, document results and develop presentations. Provide timely corrective actions on defects.
• Support Manufacturing and field organizations on design and testing related issues.
• Produce analyses and mathematical models, and draw design conclusions based on those.
• Conduct or participate in multidisciplinary technical reviews of projects.
• Contribute to design standards and support design re-use.
• Create and maintain product documentation. Provide technical support to field and customers through InTouch.
• Assign, direct and review work of technicians and provide guidance to engineers. Mentor others as required.
• Share expertise via Eureka and special interest groups. Build informal network throughout the organization. Author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations.
• Continually evaluate engineering approaches and risks.
• Keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets. Adopt new practices readily to develop innovative and low-cost products. Keep updated on software technology, particularly within the embedded domain.
• Comply with the embedded software development process.
• Maintain familiarity with company technology, organization and business.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, embedded software or computer science.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in product development, testing or system engineering
• Experience with programming languages such as python, C or C++
• Experience with programming microcontroller such as Microchip (dsPIC, SAMD21), Texas Instruments, NXP, STM32 or any ARM M4 like controller
• Experience with embedded software requirements, design architecture and specifications
• Experience with SVM (Software Version Management) such as Git, SVN etc…
• Good team communication
• Good decision making and initiatives

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with MATLAB Simulation and code generation.
• Experience with Software Continuous integration
• Experience with Static Code Analysis Tool such as SonarQube and Mend
• Experience with Unit Testing (Google Test / Catch2/ Mockito)
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing method
• Experience with programming language such as C/C++ Python
• Experience with Unix system fundamentals and Linux ecosystem
• Experience building and configuring Linux userland installations (the base OS).
• Experience deploying customized Linux userland images (Buildroot / Yocto)
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Experience with Generative AI Agents such as Claude Code and Cursor

ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.

SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.

When certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. Please note that the below supplemental information and the employment application are NOT a contract.

• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

• AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.

• APPLICATION CERTIFICATION

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, embedded software or computer science.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in product development, testing or system engineering
• Experience with programming languages such as python, C or C++
• Experience with programming microcontroller such as Microchip (dsPIC, SAMD21), Texas Instruments, NXP, STM32 or any ARM M4 like controller
• Experience with embedded software requirements, design architecture and specifications
• Experience with SVM (Software Version Management) such as Git, SVN etc…
• Good team communication
• Good decision making and initiatives

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with Azure DevOps
• Experience with MATLAB Simulation and code generation.
• Experience with Software Continuous integration
• Experience with Static Code Analysis Tool such as SonarQube and Mend
• Experience with Unit Testing (Google Test / Catch2/ Mockito)
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing method
• Experience with programming language such as C/C++ Python
• Experience with Unix system fundamentals and Linux ecosystem
• Experience building and configuring Linux userland installations (the base OS).
• Experience deploying customized Linux userland images (Buildroot / Yocto)
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Experience with Generative AI Agents such as Claude Code and Cursor

ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.

SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.

When certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. Please note that the below supplemental information and the employment application are NOT a contract.

• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

• AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.

• APPLICATION CERTIFICATION