Senior Full Stack Developer

Jobtailor

Colorado

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior firmware engineer to lead embedded software development for hardware-driven products. You will craft firmware for embedded systems, drive CI/CD improvements, and guide cross-functional teams including hardware, QA, product, and cloud engineering.

Responsibilities include mentoring engineers, collaborating on API design and microservices, and ensuring robust, secure cloud-hosted solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor-level degree or equivalent in a technical field.
7+ years of embedded software/firmware experience.
Strong in C/C++ with production firmware experience.
Hands-on embedded Linux development experience.
Familiarity with Yocto to build and maintain distributions.
Experience with hardware/software integration and device drivers.
Experience with CI/CD and automated builds.
Ability to diagnose complex issues and provide sustainable solutions.
Cross-functional collaboration across hardware, software, QA, product and cloud teams.
Mentor engineers and promote best practices.

Responsibilities

Develop firmware for hardware-based products and IoT devices.
Collaborate with PES, mobile, QA, and cloud teams for integration.
Mentor junior engineers and support onboarding of new engineers.
Drive CI/CD pipeline improvements and firmware standardization.
Refine and estimate deliverables with engineering, product, and UX teams.
Design and implement APIs, backend services, front-end components, and automation tasks.
Build scalable cloud-hosted applications with strong security features.
Architect self-contained microservices or APIs using CMS and design patterns.
Define product and technical requirements with cross-functional teams.
Drive code health, testing, and maintainability, and troubleshoot performance issues.

Skills

C/C++ Proficiency

Embedded Linux

Yocto Project

CI/CD Practices

Firmware Debugging

Hardware/Software Integration

Mentoring

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Yocto Project

Embedded Linux

CI/CD Tools

Git / Source Control

Job description

Develop firmware for XM4, Blackbird, and BigBuddy initiatives
Participate in the Firmware Guild to promote best practices and team cohesion
Collaborate with PES, mobile, QA, and cloud teams for integration
Mentor junior engineers and support onboarding of new engineers
Drive CI/CD pipeline improvements and firmware standardization
Refine and estimate deliverables with engineering, product, and user experience teams
Design and implement APIs, backend services, front-end components, and automation tasks
Build scalable, highly available cloud-hosted applications with robust security features
Develop tools for rapid incident mitigation and reusable web components
Architect self-contained microservices or APIs using content management systems and global design patterns
Define product and technical requirements with cross-functional teams and align them with business goals
Drive best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability
Analyze system performance, troubleshoot issues, incorporate feedback, and deliver quality software solutions
Exercise independent judgment and discretion in significant matters
Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
7+ years of experience developing embedded software and firmware for hardware-based products, devices, or systems
Strong proficiency in C/C++ with experience developing and debugging production firmware
Hands-on experience designing, developing, and maintaining embedded Linux systems
Experience using the Yocto Project to create, customise, and maintain embedded Linux distributions
Experience with hardware/software integration, device drivers, peripheral interfaces, and low-level system troubleshooting
Experience developing firmware for connected devices, IoT products, networking equipment, consumer electronics, test and measurement devices, or similar hardware platforms
Experience with source control, automated build processes, CI/CD practices
Ability to analyze system performance, diagnose complex technical issues, and implement sustainable solutions
Experience collaborating across hardware, software, quality assurance, product, and cloud engineering teams
Ability to mentor engineers, promote development best practices, and contribute to technical leadership initiatives
Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical decisions across cross-functional teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing embedded software and firmware for hardware-based products, with strong proficiency in C/C++ and hands-on experience with embedded Linux systems. Capable of driving CI/CD improvements, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

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