Senior Firmware Engineer

Entrust Corporation; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 104,541 - 153,327; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off + holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Entrust Corporation is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join the product development team in Minnesota. You will contribute to real-time embedded control software for printers and personalization systems, including motors, sensors, vision systems, and security-focused technologies.

The role requires 5+ years of embedded software experience and strong proficiency in C/C++, Linux RTOS environments, and Yocto/OpenEmbedded.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in embedded software/hardware/firmware in product development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) with C++ and/or C in an embedded development environment.
• Experience with embedded Linux, VxWorks or other embedded RTOS.
• Experience with Yocto Project/OpenEmbedded for Linux system development.
• Experience with development processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience with revision control systems, e.g., Subversion, Git.
• Experience with unit and integration test methodologies.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization for US.

Responsibilities

• Real‑time embedded system software design for control systems in complex machines.
• Development of requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of embedded software components or applications.
• Developing firmware for digital, analog, RF, power, and motion control systems.
• Participation in design and code reviews, hardware/software integration and development test.
• Understand and perform design trade‑offs in a collaborative team environment.
• Provide schedule input and communicate status to various levels of management, peers and team members.
• Develop or contribute to development and maintenance of policies, practices and standards.
• Continuously improve work processes to enable team efficiencies.
• Resolve product issues through problem evaluation, code modifications, development testing, and coordination with product support team members.
• Create product enhancements from requirements with an emphasis on system‑wide benefit and risk impact, iterative design, and thorough development testing.

Skills

Embedded software

C/C++

Embedded Linux

VxWorks

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Git/Subversion

Unit/integration tests

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Git

Subversion

Job description

Position Overview

Entrust is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to work within our product development team. This individual will perform the responsibilities outlined below and other duties as assigned. Join a talented and dynamic team of engineers developing systems used to print and personalize credit cards, passports, driver’s licenses, national IDs and more. The Entrust Firmware team plays a key role in bringing this wide range of hardware products to life through use of embedded control of motors, sensors, vision systems, and a huge variety of personalization technologies, including smart card chip programming, laser engraving, and printing.

Responsibilities

• Real‑time embedded system software design for control systems in complex machines.
• Development of requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of embedded software components or applications.
• Developing firmware for digital, analog, RF, power, and motion control systems.
• Participation in design and code reviews, hardware/software integration and development test.
• Understand and perform design trade‑offs in a collaborative team environment.
• Provide schedule input and communicate status to various levels of management, peers and team members.
• Develop or contribute to development and maintenance of policies, practices and standards.
• Continuously improve work processes to enable team efficiencies.
• Resolve product issues through problem evaluation, code modifications, development testing, and coordination with product support team members.
• Create product enhancements from requirements with an emphasis on system‑wide benefit and risk impact, iterative design, and thorough development testing.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with embedded software, hardware and/or firmware in a product development environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) with C++ and/or C in an embedded development environment.
• Experience with embedded Linux, VxWorks or other embedded real‑time operating system.
• Experience with Yocto Project/OpenEmbedded for Linux system development.
• Experience with development processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Experience with revision control systems, e.g., Subversion, Git.
• Experience with unit and integration test methodologies.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization for US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience in Linux kernel development.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Motor control, smart card technology, color printing technology, RFID technology, security concepts including encryption, PKI and vulnerability mitigation, laser control, networking protocols, scripting languages.
• Shows strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Displays a high level of initiative and ability to deliver results on technical projects.
• Exhibits good engineering judgment and decision making.
• Proficiency using AI tools to assist with code generation, analysis, documentation, and scripting.
• Ability to work autonomously with cross‑functional team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare written specifications.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $104,541–$153,327 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well‑being programs that include medical, vision, dental; a generous 401(k) matching contribution; life and disability insurance; mental health coaching; virtual fitness programs; paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays; parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Entrust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. For US roles, or where applicable, Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer. For Canadian roles, or where applicable, Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities. If you require an accommodation, contact [e-mail].