Firmware Engineer

Job Description

The firmware engineer will code, support architectures, document designs, and create Proof of Concepts to develop applications for dispensing and IoT equipment systems. The role includes working with team members to integrate software and hardware developed by other divisions, integrating full stack IoT end node solutions, and participating in the SCRUM/Agile software development process. The engineer will also work with product owners to define and document User Stories, including Acceptance Criteria, and apply DevOps practices to efficiently collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Hard SkillsBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or applicable technical degree5+ years in C or C++ in embedded firmware developmentExperience in Microcontroller-based board/application developmentExperience with embedded RTOS and bare-metal developmentExperience in serial communication protocols, such as UART, SPI, I2CExperience with Serial protocolsExperience in ARM based microcontrollers, such as ST Micro, NXP, or Silicon Labs EFM (preferred)Experience in Modbus RTU/TCP or CANBus (preferred)Experience in supporting Embedded Firmware Platform, Board Support Package development (preferred)Experience in two or more of the following areas: bootstrap loader, embedded file systems, system controls, embedded Linux (preferred)Experience with Agile development methodologies (preferred)Experience with board layout and design (preferred)Soft SkillsAbility to work within a SCRUM/Agile software development processCollaborative mindset for working with multidisciplinary teamsStrong documentation skills for defining and documenting User Stories including Acceptance CriteriaAbout Actalent

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