Remote 1099 Firmware Engineer – Lead Embedded Systems

Dojo Five, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 193,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

Dojo Five is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer as an Evergreen posting for remote engagement with contigu ous US clients. This senior role blends hands-on firmware work with architectural leadership and client interaction, guiding projects from design through delivery.

You will mentor engineers, shape best practices, and help drive the company’s modernization initiatives. The role emphasizes independence, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional embedded systems development (15+ preferred).
• 2+ years leading other developers (5+ preferred).
• 3+ years working with Embedded Linux/Yocto and Zephyr on ARM cores.
• Proficient in C, C++, and Python; interest in Rust/Assembly is a plus.
• Experience with UART, I2C, SPI, BLE; knowledge of CAN, USB, Ethernet and MQTT is desirable.
• Familiarity with IDEs (VSCode, Eclipse, STM32CubeIDE), Docker, Git, unit testing (Unity/CMock/ Ceedling, Google Test).
• Experience in agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) and building build systems, CI/CD basics.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for firmware best practices for clients and for Dojo Five.
• Design, develop, review, and test firmware, products, and electronics.
• Define build systems, repository structures, and documentation standards.
• Lead projects: work breakdown, architecture, and delivery.
• Mentor and coach engineers; lead technical training.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align on project goals and requirements.
• Represent Dojo Five's technical capabilities in client and sales discussions.
• Participate in recruiting, group interviews, and technical reviews.
• Contribute to branding, outreach, and marketing initiatives.
• Manage your time independently with accurate reporting.

Job description

Dojo Five is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer as an Evergreen posting for remote engagement with contigu ous US clients. This senior role blends hands-on firmware work with architectural leadership and client interaction, guiding projects from design through delivery.

You will mentor engineers, shape best practices, and help drive the company’s modernization initiatives. The role emphasizes independence, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.