Belkin

Job Description

The Senior Firmware Engineer will help architect, design, develop, and maintain embedded hardware and firmware-based systems for use in the latest in consumer and industrial electronic products, using cutting edge technologies. This position will be responsible for all phases of software development targeting embedded systems including design, coding, integration, and debugging of major portions of software projects such as device drivers, communications protocols, and other embedded software applications.

The successful candidate has sufficient experience and expertise to imaginatively address tasks/assignments of a medium to complex level, structures and manages the execution of approaches. Assignments will require technical analysis and inventive design recommendations for cost targets. Leads technical support staff in testing and analysis. Contributes ideas and/or concepts that demonstrate self-motivation and enthusiasm to solve problems.The senior firmware engineer is adept at analyzing complex technical issues, identifying root causes, and proposing effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop organized, easy to read and modify software source code for embedded systems - from requirements to production, including estimates for development effort.
• Debug software/firmware using emulators, analyzers, simulators, and similar tools.
• Develop applications using industry standard technologies adhering to a defined API using specified SDKs and work with Apple’s MFi specifications.
• Create object libraries, application, daemons drivers deployed inside embedded hardware devices.
• Document software designs and code with specifications and create end user documentation.
• Develop embedded applications in C or C++ with a basic knowledge of assembly.
• Develop applications and drivers for operating systems such as Zephyr, Free RTOS and derivatives from several IC manufacturers.
• Develop board support packages for new hardware platforms.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of cross functional and related technical areas such as Software Quality techniques, software configuration management and release management.
• Write clear and concise technical specifications, design documents, test outlines and procedures.
• Research upcoming projects and present findings to corporate leadership and integrate results into team technical strategy.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, quality, and software engineers, industrial designers, product managers, vendors and manufacturing to insure successful project coordination and integration.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
• Monitor and meet project schedules and cost objectives.
• Ability to work independently/self-manage and collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.
• Work closely with outsource engineering and other resources across time zones and represent Belkin interests on-site as part of an engineering team.
• Participate in and/or lead peer to peer and cross functional design review meetings.
• Maintain advanced understanding of relevant technology specifications.
• Fulfill responsibilities under ISO 9001 and 14001; understand and fully support IS0 system.
• Comply with Health and Safety requirements of Belkin.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer or Electrical engineering, or equivalent work experience. May have a Master of Science degree.
• 5+ years experience in embedded systems design and development supporting new product development, consumer electronics design experience.
• Excellent verbal,written, and interpersonalcommunication skills.
• Experience debugging and troubleshooting embedded applications.
• Experience optimizing firmware for performance or size.
• Understands hardware-software interactions, memory management, and system-level optimizations.
• Experience with embedded communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, and USB.
• Experience with RTOS on ARM SoCs
• Familiar with hardware board bring up, debugging with use of typical lab equipment: power supplies, digital millimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators
• Familiarity with IDEs such as VS Code, nRF Connect is a plus
• Experience with bug tracking tools and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes is also valuable.
• Mastery of git for source control
• Experience implementing Agile/Scrum software development cycles
• Possess knowledge of using test equipment and basic schematic understanding.
• Have experience in probing hardware during runtime to analyze software behavior.
• Experience with CMake and other build systems
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of firmware engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews
• Experience with Bluetooth and BLE; familiarity with other wireless communication protocols is a plus.

What you’re getting into

We’ve got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.

You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you’ll be motivated to pursue the ideal. 

Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.

We are committed to diversity. Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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Location:

El Segundo, California

Range for this position:

$110,000 - $130,000

Factors such as geographic location, academic credentials, relevant experience, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities will influence the actual salary offered. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, compensation also includes a performance-based bonus, and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Further details can be found here.