Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Sensor & Real-Time

Resideo; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Resideo is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and optimize firmware for sensor applications. You will collaborate with hardware teams to ensure robust interfaces and real-time performance across diverse sensors.

You will lead firmware development efforts, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with sensor tech and embedded practices to deliver reliable, low-power solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of embedded firmware development focused on sensor applications and real-time systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems with MCU/SoC firmware experience.
• Experience with HW interfaces: I2C, UART, GPIO, ADC, SPI.
• Experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr and TI RTOS.
• Experience using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and device programmers.
• Deep understanding of sensor principles, analog/digital interfaces, data formats, signal processing.
• Experience with accelerometers, gyroscopes, temperature, pressure, proximity and environmental sensors.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of embedded firmware for sensor applications including sensor interfacing, data acquisition, signal processing and RF protocol stack implementation.
• Architect and implement firmware solutions optimized for real-time sensor data acquisition, analysis, and control in diverse application scenarios.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system requirements and specifications for sensor integration, ensuring seamless interaction between firmware and sensor hardware.
• Optimize firmware performance for low-power operation, resource-constrained environments, and real-time communication requirements.
• Develop and maintain firmware drivers and libraries for common sensor types, enabling rapid development and deployment of sensor applications across different platforms.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of firmware functionality, performance, and reliability, addressing any issues or deficiencies through iterative refinement and optimization.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in sensor technology, embedded systems, and firmware development methodologies, integrating emerging technologies and best practices into our development process.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Real-time systems

Sensor interfaces

RTOS (FreeRTOS/Zephyr/TI RTOS)

I2C

UART

GPIO

ADC

SPI

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Device programmers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/CE or related field

Job description

Resideo is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, implement, and optimize firmware for sensor applications. You will collaborate with hardware teams to ensure robust interfaces and real-time performance across diverse sensors.

You will lead firmware development efforts, mentor junior engineers, and stay current with sensor tech and embedded practices to deliver reliable, low-power solutions.