Firmware Engineer_Senior Associate

PwC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Senior Associate in Los Angeles to lead embedded firmware efforts for product development within operations consulting. You will analyse product lifecycles, optimize development speed, and collaborate across hardware and software teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

You will apply real-time or embedded Linux concepts, utilise AI-assisted design tools, and drive adherence to structured processes and PwC guidelines. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CS or related discipline.
• 3–5 years hands-on embedded firmware development experience.
• Experience contributing to embedded or IoT product development projects.
• Knowledge of firmware development in real-time or resource-constrained environments.
• Familiarity with cross-functional product development environments with hardware teams.
• Experience with structured development processes and quality-focused environments including JIRA.
• Experience in Agile or similar project management environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded firmware development for product initiatives.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to optimise runtime performance.
• Analyse data and feedback to inform design and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with PwC standards and quality practices.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded firmware

RTOS/embedded Linux

IoT edge devices

Debugging tools

hardware coordination

AI tools in design

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements analysis

Education

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, CS

Tools

JIRA

Embedded toolchains

Job description

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in operations consulting specialise in providing consulting services on optimising operational efficiency and effectiveness. These individuals analyse client needs, develop operational strategies, and offer guidance and support to help clients streamline processes, improve productivity, and drive business performance.

In product development and manufacturing at PwC, you will specialise in improving product development and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with clients to analyse product development lifecycles, identify bottlenecks, and develop strategies to enhance speed to market, reduce costs, and improve quality. Working in this area, you will also provide guidance on implementing lean manufacturing principles, optimising supply chain integration, and leveraging digital technologies.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

3–5 years of hands‑on embedded firmware development experience.

Experience contributing to embedded or IoT product development projects.

Working knowledge of firmware development in real‑time or resource‑constrained environments.

Familiarity with cross‑functional product development environments including coordination with hardware teams.

Experience working within structured development processes and quality‑focused environments including using tools like JIRA.

Experience working in Agile or similar project management environments.

Technical Skills

Proficient C/C++ programming skills (including basic object‑oriented concepts).

Experience with embedded system development and debugging tools.

Able to effectively leverage AI tools to assist during software design and implementation

Familiarity with embedded MCU architectures (e.g., ST Micro, Nordic or similar).

Solution development exposure to Real‑time OS and / or embedded Linux environments.

Basic experience with low‑level device driver interaction or peripheral integration.

Understanding of IoT system components including edge devices and cloud‑connected systems.

Awareness of performance, memory, and power considerations in embedded systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to consumer electronics product software and firmware development.

Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other IoT cloud platforms as integrated with embedded solutions.

Exposure to IoT AI edge processing or machine learning concepts.

Experience supporting mobile app integration (iOS/Android).

Experience working in regulated or QMS certified development environments (e.g., ISO 9001).

Demonstrates strong ownership of assigned technical tasks.

Works effectively with moderate supervision and seeks guidance when appropriate.

Communicates clearly with team members and stakeholders.

Is detail‑oriented and committed to writing reliable, maintainable code.

Actively develops technical skills and contributes positively to team performance.

Maintains high standards for documentation, testing, and engineering discipline.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is anequal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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