Senior Firmware Engineer

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer with strong expertise in C programming and ARM-based microcontrollers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, debugging, and optimizing embedded firmware for resource‑constrained systems. Experience or exposure to Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology will be a strong advantage.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C for ARM-based platforms
• Work on bare-metal or RTOS-based systems
• Debug low-level drivers (GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, timers, etc.)
• Perform firmware bring-up on new hardware platforms
• Debug complex system-level issues using JTAG/SWD, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes
• Optimize firmware for performance, memory, and power
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and validation teams
• Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards
• Create and maintain technical documentation (design specs, test reports)

Job qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of Embedded Firmware experience.
• Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems
• Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M / Cortex-A microcontrollers or SoCs
• Good understanding of:
  • Embedded system architecture
  • Interrupts, timers, memory-mapped peripherals
  • Linker scripts and memory layouts
• Experience with RTOS concepts (tasks, semaphores, mutexes, queues)
• Familiarity with embedded debugging tools (GDB, JTAG, SWD)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Willingness to learn new technologies and domains

Good-to-Have / Added Advantage

• Experience with or exposure to Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology
  • UWB ranging, localization, or positioning systems
  • Familiarity with UWB chipsets (e.g., Qorvo/Decawave, NXP, etc.)
• Knowledge of wireless protocols or RF concepts
• Experience with low-power design and optimization
• Familiarity with Linux basics or embedded Linux (nice to have)

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