Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Real-Time & IoT

Synapse ITS; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapse ITS in Plano, TX seeks a Firmware Engineer to develop and support traffic products for accessible tech. You will maintain embedded software, own design through launch, and work with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

The role requires 5+ years in embedded development, strong C and assembly skills, and familiarity with ARM architectures and security basics. Expect hands-on debugging and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 5+ years embedded software development experience.
• Proficient in C; assembly for microcontrollers.
• Experience with RTOS and real-time development.
• Solid knowledge of communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, CAN, USB, BLE, Ethernet).
• Ability to read schematics and debug hardware with test equipment.
• Register-level peripheral programming experience.
• Working knowledge of C++ and IoT principles.
• Experience with ARM architectures (e.g., Cortex M4/M7).
• Familiarity with security basics (TrustZone, certs).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance embedded software for existing products.
• Own the design cycle from requirements through launch.
• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software.
• Integrate and validate new designs and changes.
• Participate in design and code reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support Tech Support with product knowledge.
• Contribute to an agile work environment.

Skills

Embedded software development

C programming

Assembly programming

RTOS experience

Real-time development

Peripheral hardware programming

C++ knowledge

IoT concepts

ARM architectures

Security basics

Analytical/problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronic/CS/CE

Tools

Microchip PIC

Freescale/NXP

ST Microelectronics

Cortex M3/M0

Atmel

Oscilloscope/Logic analyzers

In-circuit emulators

Job description

Synapse ITS in Plano, TX seeks a Firmware Engineer to develop and support traffic products for accessible tech. You will maintain embedded software, own design through launch, and work with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

The role requires 5+ years in embedded development, strong C and assembly skills, and familiarity with ARM architectures and security basics. Expect hands-on debugging and collaboration across teams.