Junior Firmware Engineer: Embedded Networking & RTOS

Zachary Piper Solutions; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Junior Firmware Engineer to sit onsite in RTP NC. You will contribute to the development of low-level software for next-generation hardware platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products.

This entry-level role is ideal for engineers looking to grow in firmware, embedded development, and system-level software design within a leading technology organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience in embedded software.
• Strong C programming in an embedded environment.
• Knowledge of RTOS, debugging methodologies, and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and troubleshoot embedded software for networking and hardware-based products.
• Participate in software reviews and contribute to code quality, performance, and maintainability improvements.
• Create and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests to validate functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and validation teams to support product development and integration efforts.
• Document software designs, technical specifications, testing procedures, and development activities.

Skills

C programming

RTOS concepts

Debugging

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Junior Firmware Engineer to sit onsite in RTP NC. You will contribute to the development of low-level software for next-generation hardware platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable products.

This entry-level role is ideal for engineers looking to grow in firmware, embedded development, and system-level software design within a leading technology organization.