CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE
The Senior Firmware Engineer will be involved in designing, developing, and maintaining firmware for sensors, RF technologies like BLE/WIFI/Cell/GNSS, devices and systems.

The engineer will be responsible for architecting and implementing firmware solutions that optimize network performance, enhance signal quality, and ensure seamless connectivity. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements, conduct thorough testing and debugging, and deliver high-quality, reliable firmware releases. 

Additionally, the Senior Firmware Engineer may provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, contribute to firmware architecture decisions, and stay updated with the latest advancements in cellular networking technologies.

SCOPE
• Global role

MEASURES
• Contribute directly toward firmware development
• Manage development workflow and schedules

MAJOR / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Translate system requirements into design specification. Develop firmware applications within constraints of small, low-power systems operating in a challenging environment
• Write architectural overviews and detailed software design specifications, including test requirements, task lists and schedules
• Design, develop, document, and test I/O communications and device drivers.
• Manage and build source code repository.
• Develop detailed specifications and tracking and sensor telemetry applications for real-time Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) or Cellular IoT networks.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement improvements in software development methodology and leading practices including unit test strategies
• Participate in technical reviews for design and implementation for deployment and support processes. 
• Work closely with Global IT systems, business operations, and facility. Program management and cross-functional leadership.

CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING
• Collaborating with stakeholders unfamiliar with product development methodologies including agile, design thinking, and digital product management
• Balancing the needs and milestones of individual products against ensuring a balanced portfolio that follows the product lifecycle
• Working in a truly global role across different time zones and cultures
• Working in a new digital organization that is still growing and forming, so handling ambiguity is key to the role
• Responsible for defining and verifying end-to-end system requirements and developing hardware including integration with the cloud platforms by closely working with consultants, vendors, and contract manufacturers.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during bring up, production and operations.

KEY CONTACTS
    
Internal:  Agile PMO lead, Digital strategy and execution lead, Operation Team, Product owner(s) and SW Development Team

External:  Contract Manufacturer, Component Supplier and Third party vendor
  
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in related fields.
• MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred with 3+ years of experience.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Relevant agile qualification
• Relevant project management qualification

EXPERIENCE

• Hands on experience in: 
    o    Systems Programming on both bare metal and Operating Systems (RTOS) 
    o    Networking Protocols – TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, CoAP, SNTP
    o    Wi-Fi, BLE, and Cellular networks
    o    Handling sensors (accelerometers, gyro, GPS, humidity, temperature) and actuators.
    o    Inter chip communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART

• Experience in Cloud platforms (AWS) and web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, nodel.js, REST APIs, and tools like curl and postman.
• Experience in ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, confluence etc.) and configuration to work in an agile software environment for development testing and issues management.
• Experience in hardware debug tools such as debuggers (JTAG)/protocol analyzers / Oscilloscopes / Multi-meters/etc.
• Hands-on in LTE-M1, NB-IoT is a plus

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Creative, motivated, driven.  Has an excellent work ethic and passion to succeed
• Excellent communications and cross-functional skills 
• Experience of complex embedded Software development using C and Python for scripting.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and handle tight deadlines 
• Ability and desire to learn new skills
• Can work in a close team environment / strong team player
 

Preferred Education

Bachelors - Computer and Information Science

Preferred Level of Work Experience

7 - 10 years

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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