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Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

United States

AssetWatch serves global manufacturers by powering manufacturing uptime through the delivery of an unparalleled condition monitoring experience, with a passion to care about the assets our customers care for every day. We are a devoted and capable team that includes world-renowned engineers and distinguished business leaders, united by a common goal – To build the future of predictive maintenance. As we enter the next phase of company growth, we are seeking dynamic people to help lead the journey.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in developing, testing, and maintaining firmware for industrial IoT devices. This role demands a deep understanding of embedded systems, proven leadership capabilities, and a track record of delivering high-quality solutions in complex environments.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of firmware for embedded systems used in industrial IoT devices.
  • Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware and hardware components.
  • Architect and implement real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level drivers for microcontrollers and processors.
  • Define and implement robust communication protocols such as MQTT, Ethernet/IP, SPI, I2C, I2S, and UART.
  • Conduct advanced unit testing, debugging, and validation of firmware to ensure reliability and performance.
  • Optimize firmware for power efficiency, memory usage, and performance constraints in large-scale deployments.
  • Drive code reviews and ensure adherence to industry-leading coding standards and practices.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including firmware architecture, design specifications, and testing procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, data scientists, and product managers, to deliver high-quality IoT solutions.
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously enhance product offerings.

Who You Are: 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with a strong focus on industrial or IoT applications.
  • Expert-level proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python.
  • Extensive experience with microcontroller and microprocessor platforms such as ARM Cortex-M and Cortex-A, PIC, STM32, and ESP32.
  • Advanced knowledge of embedded systems design, including hardware-software integration and system-level architecture.
  • Experience with cellular IoT (Cat-M1, NB-IoT) and private LTE/5G, with a strong understanding of modem integration, network protocols, RF performance optimization, and troubleshooting connectivity issues across various platforms.
  • Proficiency with RTOSs (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr), Linux based OSs, and bare-metal programming.
  • In-depth understanding of wireless communication protocols such as Thread, Matter, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and LoRaWAN.
  • Advanced hands-on experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.
  • Proven ability to manage expectations, effectively prioritize tasks, and utilize issue and project management tools like Jira to ensure efficient project delivery and team collaboration
  • Mastery of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Expertise in cybersecurity principles and secure firmware development.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and IoT frameworks.
  • Proven ability to lead projects using agile development methodologies.

What We Offer: 

AssetWatch is a remote-first rapidly growing startup providing a game changing condition monitoring platform and mobile experience in the industrial manufacturing space. 

  • Competitive compensation package including equity options.
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Full benefits and 401K + 401K Match
  • Opportunity to make a real impact every day
  • Opportunity to grow as a leader and build a team
  • Unlimited PTO 

We have a distributed team that works remotely across locations in the United States. We are open to candidates from most states as long we all can closely collaborate within core working hours. 

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