Softeq is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer in the Embedded department. This position will require collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to provide embedded firmware for custom hardware solutions. Analyze, design, program, debug and modify the firmware for execution of drivers, board support packages and other custom embedded platforms. Work often involves analog and digital hardware and real-time operating systems. Position requires knowledge of and exposure to hardware design and strong C/C++ programming skills.
Locations/type of contract:
Lithuania (employment contract, hybrid/remote)
OR
Poland (B2B contract directly with Softeq, fully remote)
Responsibilities:
– Design and implement systems using C, C++ and a variety of languages (e.g. bash, Python).
– Experience with RTOS and bare metal systems development. Write code from high-level embedded applications down to register-level device drivers.
– Experience with wireless communications (WiFi, BT/BLE)
– Utilize a variety of processors and hardware peripherals (e.g. PWM, ADC, DAC, CAN, UART, etc.).
– Write and execute complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of the application; identifies and debugs, and creates solutions for issues with code and integration into the application architecture.
– Board bring-up as well as debugging and validation of new hardware
Requirements:
– 3+ years of degreed experience in firmware development
– Strong C, C++ programming skills.
– Knowledge of firmware testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools.
– Full understanding of SPI, I2C, USB 2+, RS232, CAN etc. interfaces;
– Experience with RTOS (real-time operating systems).
– Experience with communications protocols in a low power environment: BLE, NB-IoT, LTE-M – Linux kernel basic knowledge and principles of the kernel, DT, bootloader and how the system works is plus
– Experience with collaboration tools (i.e. GIT, JIRA, and Confluence) and software configuration tools
– Demonstrated ability to take initiative to identify and solve complex system-level issues.
– Excellent analytical and empirical problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
– Ability to apply statistical methodology in evaluating the design and system performance.
– Ability to plan work and accomplish challenging objectives with a minimum of direction.
– Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one’s own workgroup.
– English language written and verbal communication skills (min. B2 level).
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
