Lead Firmware Engineer

Wipro; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer in California to drive embedded C/C++ firmware for new products. You will create firmware targets, adapt to new hardware platforms, and perform board bring-up with hardware‑software co‑debugging.

Expect hands-on work with JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers in a fast‑paced environment. The role requires 10–15 years of embedded firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, and collaboration with hardware teams on verification and releases.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of embedded firmware experience.
• Strong C/C++ firmware development background.
• Hands-on with board bring-up and HW/SW co-debugging.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain firmware targets for new products.
• Adapt and validate firmware for new hardware platforms.
• Work in a C/C++ firmware environment similar to EDK2/UEFI.
• Debug firmware at register level and with hardware tools.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up and HW/SW co-debugging.

Skills

Embedded C

Memory management

Register-level programming

HW/SW co-debugging

Debug firmware

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

Debuggers

Job description

Job Description

Job Description We need a Lead Firmware Engineer with strong C/C++ programming skills who can clear a Codility assessment. The candidate should have hands‑on experience in embedded systems, firmware development, board bring‑up, hardware‑software debugging, and low‑level programming.

Requirements – Firmware Engineer

• Create and maintain firmware targets for new products.
• Adapt and validate firmware for new hardware platforms.
• Work in a C/C++ firmware environment similar to EDK2/UEFI.
• Strong understanding of embedded C, memory management, and register‑level programming
• Experience with peripheral interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, etc.
• Ability to debug firmware using JTAG, debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Work closely with hardware engineers on board bring‑up and HW/SW co‑debugging.

Firmware Builds & Releases

• Perform daily firmware builds and validations.
• Support firmware releases and deployment activities.
• Publish release notes and track firmware changes.

Mandatory Skills: embedded C, memory management, register‑level programming, HW/SW co‑debugging, debug firmware

Experience: 10-15 Years .

The expected compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $125,000 .

Final compensation will depend on various factors, including your geographical location, minimum wage obligations, skills, and relevant experience. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options.

Applicants are advised that employment in some roles may be conditioned on successful completion of a post‑offer drug screening, subject to applicable state law.

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