Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Thisiscny; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, invites applications for a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer on the Pass & Seymour Team in Syracuse, NY. You will lead firmware development for lighting controls, switches, dimmers, and protection systems, and collaborate across firmware and hardware domains to ensure robust product design.

The role requires 5+ years of firmware experience on embedded microprocessors, strong C programming skills, and hands-on work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of firmware engineering experience for new product development.
• Strong C programming with firmware for microcontroller-based systems.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or equivalent and Agile/Kanban processes.
• Experience with Altium schematic/PCB layouts and hardware interaction.
• Experience with wireless systems (IEEE 802.15.4 / Zigbee) and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute design, development, debugging, and hardware/software integration of embedded firmware for wiring devices.
• Collaborate across firmware and hardware domains including schematic interpretation and board bring-up.
• Implement firmware for wiring-device applications interfacing to low-rate wireless networks.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for firmware and hardware systems.
• Coordinate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align with product plans.

Skills

C programming

firmware development

Azure DevOps

communication skills

hardware interaction

debugging

PCB/schematic understanding

wireless systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Altium

Job description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join the Pass & Seymour Team in Syracuse, NY.

Lead and participate in the planning and execution of embedded firmware development for lighting controls, advanced protection and connected wiring devices. Design, develop, integrate, and test firmware for resource-constrained microcontrollers used in wiring devices.

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Bridging power from sources to pathways to touchpoints, Legrand's Electrical Infrastructure division combines innovation and quality to provide leading solutions for an evolving energy landscape. Our expertly designed products enable customers to confidently address the complex needs and challenges of electrification, while enhancing everyday experiences like plugging in, switching on, and staying connected. Committed to best-in-class service at every stage, we act as a trusted partner for our customers to ensure each project's success and their continued satisfaction. Legrand's Electrical Infrastructure division includes the following brands and product lines: Girtz, Avtron, Power Bus Way, Cablofil, Connectrac, Wiremold and Pass & Seymour.

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.

The Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer is responsible for leading the development of firmware for advanced electrical wiring devices, including lighting controls, switches, dimmers, and protection systems (GFCI/AFCI). Designs, integrates, tests, and debugs firmware for resource-constrained microcontrollers, ensuring reliable hardware/software performance. Collaborates across firmware and hardware domains, supporting schematic review, board bring-up, and root-cause analysis. Develops solutions supporting low-rate wireless communication (IEEE 802.15.4) and leverages modern tools like Azure DevOps for efficient workflows. Drives comprehensive testing strategies and works closely with cross-functional teams to align development with product and business goals.

Education:

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree Electrical Engineering or in Computer Science

Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years of software design and testing experience, working with embedded microprocessor development environments and/or products.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in firmware engineering for new product development.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in C programming with hands-on experience developing and debugging firmware for microcontroller-based systems, including a solid understanding of hardware interaction, peripherals, and low-level system behavior.
• Demonstrated use of Azure DevOps or equivalent with Agile or Kanban processes
• Demonstrated ability to understand and work directly with Altium design files such as schematic, PCB layout, and PCB assembly drawings. Solid understanding of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals (power, signal integrity, interfaces, sensors/actuators).
• Experience with wireless systems (e.g., Zigbee / IEEE 802.15.4 or similar).
• Experience with regulatory or compliance-driven designs (UL, FCC, etc.).
• Strong MS office-based computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use artificial intelligence, internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to communicate orally and written via the English Language is a requirement.
• Ability to effectively present/communicate intended design and project task assignments to team members as well as the ability to communicate summarized project status to Engineering Leadership.
• Experience supporting existing production products through firmware maintenance, field issue resolution, root-cause analysis, and implementation of design changes across the product lifecycle.

Ability to operate/control electronic equipment locally and remotely via:

• the use serial communications protocols, both long distance (ex. RS-232) and short distance (ex. I²C).
• the use of IP based communications protocols

Salary Range: $139,500 - $163,700. Actual salary offered will vary based on applicant's relevant skills, education, experience, certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs.

What Will You Do?

• Execute the design, development, debugging, and hardware/software integration of embedded firmware solutions for new and existing electrical wiring devices according to product specifications.
• Actively participate in hardware design by working across firmware and electronics domains, including schematic interpretation, hardware/firmware partitioning, board bring-up, and root-cause debugging of mixed hardware/software issues to ensure optimal wiring-device design.
• Implement firmware for wiring-device applications, i.e. switches, dimmers, switched receptacles, GFCI's, AFCI's, etc, that interface to low-rate wireless networks (IEEE 802.15.4).
• Knowledge and experience with integrated tools to plan, develop, test, and deploy software as part of a single workflow. Azure DevOps experience preferred.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies for embedded firmware and hardware systems, including test plan creation, automated and manual test execution, debugging, and root-cause analysis to verify functionality, reliability, and regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle.
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives by actively communicating, sharing knowledge, and supporting team members to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
• Coordinate with Engineering Leadership, Product Management, Design Team Members, and System Engineering to ensure firmware development efforts align with the strategic product development plan and business priorities.