Firmware Specialist

Job summary

This role is responsible for driving analysis, design, programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and modification of firmware applications. The role oversees programming activities involving Wireless development using C/C++ on Linux operating system. The role identifies bottlenecks and optimizes software/firmware to achieve optimal system performance and responsiveness. The role ensures rigorous testing, debugging, and validation of firmware/software to ensure reliability, stability, and compatibility.

Responsibilities
Design, development and debugging of Wireless (WiFi and BLE) solutions for firmware.

Contributes to the complete product development cycle in order to meet defined deliverables.
Keeps up with changes in software development tools and techniques used in the product development lifecycle.
Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on specific objectives and established project guidelines.
Executes and writes portions of testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies and debugs issues with code and suggests changes or improvements.
Collaborates and communicates with internal and outsourced development partners regarding firmware design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
Actively participates in the design process, presenting new designs and the data to back them up, as well as soliciting feedback from internal and external partners.
Develops and maintains firmware architecture, ensuring scalability, modularity, and maintainability.
Participates as a member of project team of other firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
Education & Experience Recommended
Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
Typically has 6-8 years of work experience, preferably in embedded SW development around Wireless technologies

Knowledge & Skills

TCP/IP stack – MUST

Network protocols – MUST

WiFi knowledge – MUST

BLE - preferable

Agile Methodology
• C (Programming Language)
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Debugging

• Usage of tools such as Wireshark and AirPCap
  • Embedded Systems
  • Firmware Development
  • Git (Version Control System)
  • Linux
  • Operating Systems
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Real-Time Operating Systems
  • Software Development
  • Software Engineering