Duracell has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Firmware Technical Leader to join our growing team developing new products and features in our expanding IoT offerings. We are looking for a seasoned Senior Firmware Engineer Developer with a specialty in developing solutions for IoT RF-enabled SoC hardware platforms, focusing on machine learning feature integration, diverse sensor integration, IoT systems, and use of varied wired/wireless communication protocols. This role seeks an individual with expert experience in coding, testing, and debugging firmware for new feature creation, optimizing existing code, as well as a proficiency in delivering time-sensitive projects. In this role, you will lead design and development on select features and optimize battery-operated embedded systems. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate closely with the firmware group and the cross-functional squads to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable IoT solutions that meet and exceed the needs of our customers. This role is based in Atlanta with up to 20% domestic travel.
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience in firmware development, with a strong emphasis on IoT systems, data processing, and associated communication protocols.
5+ years of experience in FreeRTOS, Zephyr or similar.
Strong coding skills with 7+ years of experience with embedded C.
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Wi-Fi or other wireless technologies.
Deep understanding of data structures such as JSON and transmission protocols such as UDP, MQTT, etc.
Experience in coding for interfacing with cloud services and IoT platforms
Proven debugging and problem-solving abilities in a firmware development context and associated tools.
Ability to evaluate and enhance firmware performance, especially in real-time operating environments.
Strong background in both hardware and software aspects of embedded systems and IoT technologies.
Experience with real-time operating systems and understanding their impact on firmware development.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work under tight deadlines.
Proven track record of building, mentoring and leading firmware teams.
Desirable Qualifications:
Additional programming language skills (Rust, Python, C++, etc.) beneficial for IoT development and data analysis.
Experience coding for battery operated hardware designs with tight power constraints.
Previous work on large-scale, high-impact firmware projects.
Familiarity with security protocols and best practices for IoT devices.
Experience leveraging continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, along with GitHub.
Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and their implementation on embedded systems.
Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements for IoT devices.
Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.
Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, lithium coins, rechargeable batteries, and other specialty cells. Duracell powers many devices across the globe such as game console controllers, baby monitors, flashlights, smoke detectors, and toys such as the Monster Jam RC trucks.
As the leader in the personal power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation continuously introducing batteries that are more powerful and longer lasting than competitor brands - holding our title as the #1 trusted battery brand since 2018. Duracell is committed to powering communities and organizations, ensuring child safety, and keeping devices running when they’re needed most.
Duracell focuses on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation and creating long term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell integrity, end to end accountability across all levels, fast decision making and a “can do” attitude are highly valued. Powered by those, Duracell - a multi-national and multi-cultural company – is committed to become the world’s undisputed #1 Personal Power Company.
Duracell is committed to hiring incredible talent and, as such, offers competitive compensation packages and employee benefits. To this same end, Duracell respects and values the aspects that make each candidate unique and, as an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to providing a work environment that is free of discrimination against employees and applicants on the basis of any factor prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.
