Lead Firmware Engineer

CyberCoders; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer to join our team in Centennial, CO. This hands-on leadership role focuses on architecting, developing, and delivering embedded firmware for advanced hardware systems while mentoring others.

You will drive the full software lifecycle, work closely with hardware and product teams, and establish firmware standards. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in embedded firmware and strong C/C++, with experience in low-level drivers and leading projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ (including bare‑metal programming).
• Experience writing low‑level drivers and working with hardware components.
• Proven track record of releasing products to market.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of embedded firmware for advanced hardware systems.
• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance firmware solutions.
• Drive full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, and release).
• Develop and optimize low-level drivers for hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, GPIO, sensors, etc.).
• Partner with hardware engineers to define and refine system architecture.
• Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical evaluations; troubleshoot firmware issues.
• Support manufacturing, field applications, and sustaining engineering efforts.
• Establish and improve firmware development processes and standards.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ (bare metal)

Driver development

Low-level hardware interfacing

Debugging

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Git

GitLab

Job description

Job Title: Lead Firmware Engineer
Location: Centennial, CO
Compensation: $120K - $145K (DOE)

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. Firmware Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and delivering embedded firmware solutions while mentoring other engineers and driving engineering best practices.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle‑from concept through production‑while collaborating closely with hardware, product, and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of embedded firmware for advanced hardware systems
• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance firmware solutions
• Drive full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, and release)
• Develop and optimize low-level drivers for hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, GPIO, sensors, etc.)
• Partner with hardware engineers to define and refine system architecture
• Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical evaluationsTroubleshoot and resolve complex firmware and system‑level issues
• Support manufacturing, field applications, and sustaining engineering efforts
• Establish and improve firmware development processes and standards
• Mentor and guide junior engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ (including bare‑metal programming)
• Experience writing low‑level drivers and working directly with hardware components
• Proven track record of successfully releasing products to market
• Experience with version control and issue tracking tools (Git, GitLab, etc.)
• Strong debugging and analytical skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with hardware, systems, and product teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays