Senior Embedded Firmware Architect – IoT & Asset Tracking

Brambles USA Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Brambles USA Inc is seeking a hands-on Architect/Senior Manager to design, build, and test embedded firmware systems for IoT asset tracking devices. You will participate in architecture decisions and drive prototype-to-product development with cross-functional teams across hardware, firmware, and cloud domains.

The role requires deep experience in embedded software, C/C++, and real-time OS environments (FreeRTOS/Zephyr).

Qualifications

• Experience with embedded software design and programming in C/C++ for development, debugging, testing and performance analysis.
• 10-15+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Experience working with embedded/IoT firmware platforms with FreeRTOS or Zephyr or similar OS.
• Experience building software for embedded/IoT systems or custom SoCs.
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: experience with lab instrumentation, IoT devices in consumer/embedded markets, and protocols (TCP/IP, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi).

Responsibilities

• Translate system requirements into design specifications and develop firmware applications for low-power, small-system environments.
• Design, develop, document, and test I/O communication protocols and device drivers for embedded systems.
• Manage and maintain source code repositories, ensuring version control and efficient development practices.
• Develop tracking and sensor telemetry applications for real-time LPWAN or Cellular IoT networks.
• Optimize firmware solutions to enhance network performance, signal quality, and power efficiency.
• Implement and lead improvements in software development methodologies, including unit test strategies.
• Participate in technical design reviews to improve code quality, system architecture, and deployment processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and post-deployment support.

Skills

Embedded software design

C/C++ programming

Firmware development

IoT protocols

Low-power systems

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's in CS or EE

Tools

FreeRTOS

Zephyr

Embedded SDKs

Job description

Brambles USA Inc is seeking a hands-on Architect/Senior Manager to design, build, and test embedded firmware systems for IoT asset tracking devices. You will participate in architecture decisions and drive prototype-to-product development with cross-functional teams across hardware, firmware, and cloud domains.

The role requires deep experience in embedded software, C/C++, and real-time OS environments (FreeRTOS/Zephyr).