Description
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer
Location: Austin, TX (Preferred) / Remote
Experience: 10+ Years
Employment Type: Contract (Part Time - 40 hrs/ week)
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems development, real-time operating systems, firmware architecture, and debugging. This role requires a seasoned engineer who can contribute independently to the design, development, and optimization of embedded software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for complex hardware platforms.
· Develop and optimize software for Silicon Labs-based processors and embedded systems.
· Implement and maintain robust software architectures using Finite State Machine (FSM) methodologies.
· Work within Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments to develop reliable and high-performance applications.
· Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize firmware using GCC toolchains and GDB debugging tools.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and software engineers.
· Develop and maintain build systems using CMake.
· Create technical documentation and support code reviews, testing, and validation activities.
· Contribute to software quality, performance improvements, and product reliability initiatives.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
· 10+ years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware/software development.
· Strong experience with Silicon Labs processors and development environments.
· Solid understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
· Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming languages.
· Strong experience working in Linux-based development environments.
· Deep understanding of Finite State Machine (FSM) design and implementation.
· Extensive experience with GCC toolchains and GDB debugging.
· Experience with CMake build systems.
· Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with Cursor AI development tools.
· Familiarity with OpenSpec or similar specification/documentation frameworks.
· Prior experience working in distributed or remote engineering teams.
· Experience developing firmware for connected, IoT, or industrial embedded products.
Location
· Preferred: Austin, Texas
· Remote: Open to qualified candidates working remotely.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level embedded engineer to contribute to cutting-edge embedded systems and firmware development projects.