Senior Principal Firmware Engineer - Lead Embedded Systems

MKS Instruments, Inc.

Andover (MA)

On-site

USD 155,250 - 258,750

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus
Comprehensive health insurance
401(k) with company match
12 paid holidays
15 paid vacation days
6 weeks fully paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is looking for a Senior Principal Firmware Engineer in Andover, MA. You will lead the design and development of embedded firmware that powers advanced throttle valve products for semiconductor manufacturing.

The position requires 12+ years in embedded systems, strong C/C++ skills, and technical leadership. Expect a competitive salary ranging from $155,250 to $258,750, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in embedded systems and firmware development, including control algorithms.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership with strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
  • Experience with version control systems and structured software release processes.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the architecture, design, implementation, verification and validation of embedded firmware.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Driving continuous improvement in firmware quality and development efficiency.

Skills

12+ years of experience in embedded systems and firmware development
Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming
Technical leadership skills
Experience with debugging tools

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Emulators
Oscilloscopes
Communication bus analyzers

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. is looking for a Senior Principal Firmware Engineer in Andover, MA. You will lead the design and development of embedded firmware that powers advanced throttle valve products for semiconductor manufacturing.

The position requires 12+ years in embedded systems, strong C/C++ skills, and technical leadership. Expect a competitive salary ranging from $155,250 to $258,750, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid parental leave.

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