Firmware/Software Engineer Senior

RXinsider LTD.; Lincolnshire (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Zebra Technologies is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to analyze, design, program, and implement firmware for Zebra’s Thermal printer products. The role requires proficiency in C/C++, ARM, RTOS, and embedded Linux, with focus on platform libraries and device drivers.

This hybrid on-site position is based in Lincolnshire, IL, requiring at least three days on-site weekly. You'll lead firmware development phases, review results, and collaborate across teams to improve performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering with 6+ years (or 4+ with masters) of relevant firmware experience.
• Significant experience delivering platform product embedded firmware development.
• Proficient in C/C++.
• Experience with ARM architecture, embedded microcontrollers, multi-core systems, RTOS, embedded Linux, filesystems, storage, networking, platform libraries.
• Skills in platform architecture, OO programming, design patterns, device drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead firmware design projects and participate in requirements meetings.
• Review firmware test results and resolve issues.
• Develop and patch firmware; extend existing designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance and quality.
• Advance internal processes to improve efficiency and execution.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded firmware

ARM Architecture

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Networking

Device drivers

OO Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer or Electrical)

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

ARMCC toolchain

Oscilloscope

Job description

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

Analyzes, develops, designs, programs, debugs and implements embedded systems for the organization’s products and systems. Develops testing and troubleshooting strategies, devices, and systems for firmware. Integrates firmware to maintain functionality, throughput and consistency. Develops user documentation.

This is a hybrid position working on-site at our corporate office located in Lincolnshire, IL for a minimum of 3 days a week.

• Establishes, implements, and maintains embedded firmware for the organization's Thermal printer products and solutions.
• Research, design and develop new technology for platform in support of organization ‘s strategy vision.
• Grow competency on wide range of Product framework, HALs, Linux Kernel drivers from Peripheral and Network communication, and real time controls, and be the go-to-person for questions.
• Leads requirements meetings for moderately complex firmware design projects.
• Completes all phases of moderately complex firmware design projects.
• Reviews firmware test results and root cause analysis. Resolves highly complex technical issues.
• Reviews changes or upgrades to existing firmware designs. Develops new solutions to unique problems.
• Identifies issues, and makes recommendations for complex problems.
• Makes modifications to or upgrades existing firmware designs via patches and generating new code.
• Enhances and improves existing technologies to apply to new solutions.
• Develops positive relationships with other company functions involved in the design, test, and implementation processes.
• Makes recommendations to immediate team to enhance performance and improve product quality.
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Advance internal processes to improve efficiency and performance on executions.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related fields) with 6+ years of relevant experience or Masters degree in Engineering (Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related fields) with 4+ years relevant experience.
• Significant experience delivering platform product embedded firmware development.
• Proven experienced in programming languages C/C++
• Experience in the following: ARM architecture, embedded microcontroller architecture, multi-core systems, RTOS, embedded Linux, filesystems, storage memory, networking, platform libraries, etc.
• Skills in platform architecture, Object Oriented Programming, software design patterns, devices driver development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Development experience in I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, Modbus, WLAN, PWM, ADC, Bluetooth, Ethernet, others Microcontroller peripheral.
• Good knowledge in the use of Oscilloscope, Bus analyzer, emulator and other firmware debugging tools.
• Familiar with electrical interface, schematic diagram, electronic component specification and datasheet.
• Good understanding in embedded RTOS and POSIX implementation including scheduling policy, synchronization methods, Interrupt Service Routine, external library integration, FileSystems, Memory allocation.
• Preferred experience with Stepper motor, network, MQTT, and security.
• Participate in Agile (SCRUM/KanBan) development process
• Experience of prototype board bring up, bootloader development, ARMCC toolchain is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Pay Range

$96,800.00 - $145,200.00 Annual

Incentive Compensation

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 10% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Zebra Total Rewards

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive – including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive program links Company and individual performance together. Some roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.

Benefits

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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