Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.