Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer — C/C++, Linux

Basler Electric Company; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Basler Electric Company is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead embedded firmware development for its products. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and testing firmware across devices and systems, with collaboration across engineering teams and travel as required.

The position reports to the Software Engineering Manager and requires strong C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and familiarity with hardware interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, I2C, and SPI.

Qualifications

• BSCE or BSEE (or equivalent) with 6 years' firmware design experience.
• Experience with Linux, networking and multithreaded systems.
• Proficient in C/C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with embedded microcontroller systems.
• Experience with SVN or Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware for new and revised products.
• Create, modify, and maintain firmware; track development schedules.
• Collaborate with Design Engineers and Project Leaders on designs.
• Define software requirements, objectives, and modules for new designs.
• Develop embedded architecture and security features; driver firmware.
• Assist in software testing and establish testing requirements.
• Travel for training, support, or design-related needs.

Skills

Firmware design

C/C++ programming

Linux knowledge

Version control (svn/Git)

Communication skills

Education

BSCE/BSEE or equivalent

Tools

SVN

Git

XML/JSON schema

Job description

Basler Electric Company is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead embedded firmware development for its products. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and testing firmware across devices and systems, with collaboration across engineering teams and travel as required.

The position reports to the Software Engineering Manager and requires strong C/C++ skills, Linux experience, and familiarity with hardware interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, I2C, and SPI.