Firmware Engineer - IoT

Avivesolutions; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Avivesolutions is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer based in Brisbane, California. This role focuses on designing embedded systems, implementing, and debugging firmware for various applications. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering and at least 1–3 years of experience in firmware engineering.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 - $155,000. Join a team that values innovation and equal opportunity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in firmware engineering.
• Proven work experience in firmware engineering using C/C++.
• Experience in PCB board bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, unit test, and debug applications for embedded systems.
• Integrate firmware with embedded systems.
• Work with wireless communication technologies.

Skills

Embedded Linux

C programming

C++ programming

ARM processors

Agile with Scrum

Git

Jira

Scripting (Python, Bash)

PCB design knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Logic Analyzer

Job description

About the Role

This position is for a Senior Firmware Engineer in Avive’s R&D organization with proven experience architecting, implementing, testing and debugging embedded firmware from concept through volume production. This role’s focus will be on designing embedded systems with associated digital and analog peripherals, serial data communication, and wireless communication. The role will have active participation in system integration, testing, and debugging of electronics PCBA level hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, unit test, and debug applications in various software languages including C and C++ programming for embedded Linux and/or RTOS
• Integrate firmware with embedded systems. Work with microcontrollers (e.g. ARM), digital signal processors, and peripheral communication over SPI, I2C, UART, I2S, Single Wire Interfaces, I/O, and USB
• Work with wireless communication technologies including BLE, Wi‑Fi, GPS, and Cellular
• Experience reading PCB schematics, using basic EE laboratory equipment (e.g. oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies), and system debugging of electronics hardware and firmware systems
• Conduct code reviews, apply metrics for code quality, use secure coding standards, and participate in software verification activities
• Demonstrate solid understanding of UML, Systems Thinking and state‑of‑the‑art software development practices
• Deliver design documentation, flowcharts, diagrams, code comments and clear testable code
• Recommend, solicit, and provision COTS software through company approved supplier management
• Assist in software verification and quality assurance procedure development with the ability to effectively articulate perspectives orally & in writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent combination of relevant coursework and job‑related experience
• 1–3+ years of experience
• Proven work experience in firmware engineering using C and/or C++, embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare metal
• Experience working with ARM processors
• Experience working with Git and Jira
• Experience in PCB board bring‑up and use of basic EE laboratory equipment like logic analyzer or oscilloscope
• Experience with test‑driven development, Agile with Scrum
• Preferred – scripting using Python and Bash
• Preferred – experience using Buildroot/Yocto for embedded Linux or Zephyr RTOS

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range

Anticipated salary range: $125,000 - $155,000