Principal Firmware Engineer

El Camino Health; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 168,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plans

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Logitech is seeking a Principal Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for our embedded devices. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure firmware integrates smoothly with hardware from concept through production.

Responsibilities include architecture design, writing and testing C/C++ firmware for microcontrollers, leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and creating clear design specifications and user manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Extensive experience in firmware development for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++.
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers, embedded systems, and hardware integration.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture: Develop architecture and design for firmware solutions, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry standards.
• Development: Write, test, and debug firmware code, primarily using C and C++ for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Project Leadership: Lead firmware projects, managing timelines, resources, and collaboration with hardware and software teams.
• Technical Expertise: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices in firmware development.
• System Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve complex issues and bugs in the firmware, utilizing in-depth analysis and creative solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications and user manuals.

Skills

C

C++

Firmware development

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way.

The Role

As a Principal Firmware Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining firmware for our electronic devices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components and drive projects from concept through production.

Your Contribution

• Design & Architecture: Develop architecture and design for firmware solutions, ensuring alignment with project requirements and industry standards.
• Development: Write, test, and debug firmware code, primarily using C and C++ for microcontrollers and embedded systems.
• Project Leadership: Lead firmware projects, managing timelines, resources, and collaboration with hardware and software teams.
• Technical Expertise: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices in firmware development.
• System Integration: Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve complex issues and bugs in the firmware, utilizing in-depth analysis and creative solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including design specifications and user manuals.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Extensive experience in firmware development for embedded systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++.
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers, embedded systems, and hardware integration.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proven track record of leading complex projects from concept to completion.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary typically between $ 168,000 and $231,000.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Basic and Additional Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement Plans
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs
• Health Savings Account Plans
• access to Expert Medical Opinions
• Identity Theft Protection
• Breast Milk Delivery to Nursing Mothers on Business Travel
• access to a Group Legal Plan
• Donations Matching Programs
• Employee Product Discounts
• access to Auto, Home, and Pet Insurance

Location & Remote Work

Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.

Diversity & Inclusion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Accommodation & Support

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Don’t meet every single requirement? Not a problem. We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future. We believe that good health means more than getting medical care when you need it. Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families. We can’t wait to tell you more about them being that there are too many to list here and they vary based on location.

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