At Mattel, you’ll work on products that combine creativity, technology, and play to create memorable experiences for kids and families around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to innovative connected products, and grow your career in embedded firmware engineering within one of the world’s leading toy companies.
• Develop embedded firmware for interactive toys and connected consumer electronic products.
• Support firmware and software development throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and production launch.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, designers, project managers, and manufacturing partners to integrate software with hardware systems.
• Develop and debug firmware for sensors, motors, LEDs, displays, audio systems, and wireless modules.
• Assist with troubleshooting hardware and firmware interactions during development and testing.
• Support rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development for new play experiences and technologies.
• Use embedded development tools, debuggers, and version control systems to develop and maintain firmware.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while communicating effectively with technical and non-technical teams.
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• 0–3 years of experience in embedded firmware development, prototyping, or debugging.
• Familiarity with embedded systems development using microcontrollers or microprocessors such as ARM, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, or similar platforms.
• Experience programming in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with software architecture – IoT, mobile, Cloud.
• Familiarity with analog and digital electronic systems and hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, BLE, or USB.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies and development tools.
• Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced product development environments.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it.
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, Polly Pocket, and Barney, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies.
Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.
Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.
