Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer: C/C++/RTOS

New Value Solutions Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

New Value Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to own firmware design and optimization for high-performance embedded systems within a client R&D team in Houston. You will lead development, maintenance, and verification, apply best practices, and collaborate across product management and engineering to deliver capabilities on schedule.

The role requires 15+ years of hands-on experience with Embedded C/C++, QNX, Linux, and multithreaded firmware, plus strong debugging and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent.
• 15+ years hands-on embedded firmware development experience.
• Expert-level Embedded C and C++ experience.
• Strong knowledge of RTOS, microprocessors, and data structures.
• Experience with QNX and Linux in embedded environments.
• Familiarity with NAND/NOR memories and DDR4.
• Experience with UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet in embedded systems.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor teammates.
• Excellent debugging, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain firmware systems while preserving architecture integrity and user experience.
• Evaluate applications for improvement, optimization, and scalability.
• Refactor and optimize embedded code for resource efficiency.
• Lead tools, technologies, standards, and best practices in firmware development.
• Conduct unit testing, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting prior to release.
• Investigate and resolve firmware issues from internal testing or customer reports.
• Provide estimates, progress reporting, and technical documentation.
• Contribute to verification and validation plans.
• Manage version control, releases, and product updates.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Engineering on feasibility of new capabilities.
• Develop and integrate critical embedded components, frameworks, and drivers.
• Take on additional responsibilities as requirements evolve.

Skills

Embedded C

C++

RTOS

QNX

Linux

Multithreaded

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

SVN

Git

IDE

Job description

New Value Solutions is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to own firmware design and optimization for high-performance embedded systems within a client R&D team in Houston. You will lead development, maintenance, and verification, apply best practices, and collaborate across product management and engineering to deliver capabilities on schedule.

The role requires 15+ years of hands-on experience with Embedded C/C++, QNX, Linux, and multithreaded firmware, plus strong debugging and