Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer / C / RTOS / CAN & USB Protocols / Irvine /

Our client in the EV/AV space is urgently looking for a Sr. embedded firmware engineer with strong experience with C, RTOS and communication protocols like CAN, USB or UART, SPI, I2C to add to their growing team here in Irvine.

The Firmware Designer is responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining firmware for embedded systems. This role requires a deep understanding of both hardware and software to ensure that the firmware effectively controls hardware components and performs as required. The Firmware Designer will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and other team members to create reliable and efficient firmware solutions.
Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven experience in firmware development for embedded systems, including hands-on experience with microcontrollers, processors, and peripheral interfaces
• Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture, hardware-software interaction, and real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, Jira and Docker 
• Familiarity with scripting
• Familiarity with building tools

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with additional programming languages and tools relevant to firmware development
• Experience with scripting and test case development
• Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART) and hardware debugging tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 85% C
• 10% C++
• 5% Assembly

Daily Responsibilities

• 60% Firmware Development
• 15% Hardware Integration
• 10% Testing and Validation
• 10% Documentation and Reporting
• 5% continuous improvement and collaboration

The Offer

• 135-150K
• Bonus % based on Company and Candidate
• 401k
• Spot Bonus based on project performance and milestones
• Christmas bonuses
• 2 weeks paid vacation over Holiday Break

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.