Senior Firmware Engineer

Cricut; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Yearly lifestyle stipend

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cricut is seeking a senior embedded firmware engineer to design and debug software for bare‑metal microcontrollers, RTOS, System on Chip, and Single Board Computers. You will collaborate with hardware and product teams to derive technical requirements and bring up new boards.

You’ll write robust C/C++ code, tune PID controllers, analyze sensor data, and troubleshoot low‑level interfaces (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, GPIO).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (robotics/control emphasis preferred)
• 5+ years of embedded firmware experience or strong project/internship experience for new grads
• Strong C programming skills; C++ and/or Assembly exposure a plus
• Experience with bare‑metal microcontroller, FPGA, and Real Time Operating System development
• Experience with embedded solutions for electromechanical commercial electronics similar to Cricut’s products (die cutters, plotters, printers)
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems including actuators and precision control
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for low‑level embedded systems
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug embedded firmware for bare‑metal MCU, RTOS, SoC, and SBC systems
• Collaborate with project and product management to derive technical requirements
• Bring up new boards with hardware engineering and assist production
• Analyze sensor data and apply signal processing to reduce noise
• Write control system code for actuators, including PID tuning and dynamic control
• Troubleshoot low‑level hardware interfaces (USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, GPIO)
• Develop internal tools in C or C++ to aid testing and manufacturing
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and revision control
• Support full product lifecycle across engineering teams

Skills

C programming

PID tuning

Debugging

Sensor data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical/Mechanical/CS

Tools

Bare‑metal MCU

FPGA

RTOS

Job description

Company Description

Cricut® makes smart cutting machines that work with an easy‑to‑use app, an ever‑growing collection of materials, and crafting essentials to help you design and personalize almost anything — custom cards, unique apparel, everyday items, and so much more.

We believe everyone is born creative. We’re a diverse tapestry of thinkers, dreamers, givers, DIYers, handi‑workers, artisans, and forever and always architects of things.

At Cricut, we place the power of handmade into the hands of all. We give you beautiful, easy‑to‑master tools so you can make something unique, remarkable, perfect. We surround you with ideas, community, inspiration, and encouragement to take your creativity further than you ever imagined. And as a community, we celebrate the exhilarating act of making every single day.

So, make that handcrafted card that feels like a hug. Design a shirt for fun, for family, or for a full‑blown business. Craft with a passion or for a purpose. Make something big and bold, itsy‑bitsy, amazingly ambitious, or just plain silly. Whatever you make, just make your heart out. Because here’s the remarkable truth: When we all make together, we make all things possible.

Let’s make.

Job Description

What you’ll do

• Develop and debug embedded firmware for bare‑metal microcontroller, RTOS, System on Chip, and Single Board Computer systems
• Work closely with project and product management to derive technical requirements from product requirements
• Work with hardware engineering team to bring up new boards, systems
• Use a data and statistical method to analyze and resolve design issues
• Write control system code for actuators (motors, solenoids, etc), including PID tuning and dynamic control
• Integrate and analyze sensor data (optical, thermal, reflective, etc), focusing on signal processing and noise reduction
• Troubleshoot and debug low‑level hardware interfaces such as USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, and GPIO
• Develop internal tools (in C or C++) to aid testing, automation, and manufacturing processes
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and revision control to ensure high firmware quality and scalability
• Collaborate across engineering teams to support full product lifecycle

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (robotics/control emphasis preferred)
• 5+ years of embedded firmware experience OR strong project/internship experience for new grads
• Strong C programming skills; C++ and/or Assembly exposure a plus
• Experience with bare‑metal microcontroller, FPGA, and Real Time Operating System development
• Experience with embedded solutions for electromechanical commercial electronics similar to Cricut’s products, for example:die cutters, plotters, printers, etc.
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems including actuators and precision control
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for low‑level embedded systems
• Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative, hands‑on environment

Additional Information

We’ve got you covered

At Cricut, we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. You’ll also get exclusive employee discounts—and best of all, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most talented and creative individuals out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply…

We’re looking for A-players—people who don’t just meet expectations, but consistently exceed them. If you thrive in dynamic environments and find joy in turning challenges into momentum, keep reading.

Here’s what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

• You have a bias for urgency. You don’t wait for perfect clarity to take action—you start, learn, and adjust. You believe that speed matters, especially when paired with thoughtfulness. You ask: “What can move forward today?” and push past inertia.
• You set high standards—especially for yourself. You’re proud of your work and protective of your reputation. You take ownership, deliver quality, and don’t cut corners. You hold yourself accountable without waiting to be asked.
• You stay focused when things are moving fast. You can identify what really matters and don’t get distracted by noise. You prioritize well, and manage your time wisely.
• You collaborate like a pro. You elevate the people around you, communicate clearly, and give thoughtful feedback. You’re low ego, high output—and your team loves working with you.
• One More Thing (It’s a Big One): This role is in‑office five (5) days a week. We believe that real collaboration, innovation, and culture are built face‑to‑face. If you’re energized by working alongside smart, kind, creative people—and enjoy those unplanned hallway conversations that spark great ideas—you’ll love it here.

If you’re looking for a hybrid or fully remote role, this likely isn’t the right time or place. But if you’re excited by challenge, purpose, and building something better, we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s make something amazing—together.

Visa Sponsorship Note:

Cricut is not currently sponsoring all visa types at this time. Therefore we may, in our sole judgement, elect not to proceed with interviewing candidates who do not have citizenship or current permanent residency. This includes the re entering into a hiring arrangement with anyone who may require visa sponsorship at some point in the future.

At Cricut®, we celebrate inclusion and diversity. Cricut is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Cricut prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Cricut participates in E-Verify.