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We are excited to partner with AttoTude to attract top talent for Firmware Engineer.
This job posting is a new positionwithin our organization.
We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for our next-generation products. The ideal candidate has strong experience in low-level programming (C/C++), microcontroller/SoC development, and hardware bring-up, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient firmware solutions. This role is a full-time onsite position.
We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for our next-generation products. The ideal candidate has strong experience in low-level programming (C/C++), microcontroller/SoC development, and hardware bring-up, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust and efficient firmware solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded platforms.
Implement and optimize device drivers for hardware peripherals (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet, GPIO, ADC/DAC, PWM).
Integrate and configure RTOS or bare-metal firmware.
Perform board bring-up and hardware validation, working closely with electrical engineers.
Debug and analyze firmware/hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD.
Develop secure bootloaders and update solutions.
Write and maintain unit tests and automated test scripts for firmware validation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, QA, systems engineering) to deliver products on schedule.
Document firmware architecture, APIs, and design decisions for maintainability.
·Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
Experience with ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V, or similar MCU/SoC architectures.
Familiarity with RTOS and bare-metal programming.
Hands-on experience with hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi, etc.).
Proficiency with debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
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If you require any accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to info@attotude.com

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