Advanced Firmware/Embedded Software Engineer

Zebra Technologies • Holtsville, NY

14d • $120,400 - $180,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges. Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about - locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra. With over 100 global offices in 45 countries, we offer ample opportunities for growth and development. Our RFID products offer the most comprehensive range of innovative RFID technology solutions on the market. We enable organizations to identify, track, manage, and optimize the deployment of critical assets, thus improving business efficiency. Our team caters to every environment - from the carpeted office space to the retail sales floor, the warehouse, the production line, and even the dock doors. We provide business and industrial lines of fixed, handheld, and hands-free RFID readers to meet diverse needs. By joining us, you'll be contributing to the leading-edge RFID technology Zebra brings to the world. This is your chance to be part of a fast-growing company that is revolutionizing the industry. Come, capture your edge with us! As a Senior Firmware (or Embedded SW) Engineer, you'll bring your designs from concept to production, shaping the future of our cutting-edge products. Utilize your experience with embedded microprocessors, microcontroller-based systems, and high-speed printed circuit design in a meaningful way. You'll also lead the design and testing of digital and analog control systems for RFID and various other products, ensuring optimal performance. Join us and leave your mark on this industry-leading company, while developing your skills and shaping the future of RFID technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of engineering Embedded Software Firmware Development experience
• Experience with C++ and Python

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred
• Proven record of successful project contributions
• Strong participation in architecture and platform development
• Experience with a variety of common digital interfaces at the PHY level, including RS232, USB, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, SDIO, etc.
• Experience with the constraints imposed on battery operated systems
• Manufacturing and cross-functional team interaction and support for product development
• Expert in the use of test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.
• Regulatory testing for non-RF requirements, debugging and standards support
• Basic knowledge in wireless communications
• Broad knowledge of modern digital systems
• Strong system knowledge
• Capable of reading/understanding schematic captures
• Research and Development experience
• Publications, patents
• Team player with strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Hardware Bring-Up: Be the first person to power on new hardware, develop initial test code to validate functionality and diagnose manufacturing or design defects.
• Create firmware for prototype and test fixture development.
• Driver Development: Write low-level drivers in C/C++ for peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, ADCs, and DACs, directly interfacing with hardware registers.
• Create firmware architecture for targeted embedded systems such as STM32 and Blackfin DSPs.
• Create firmware release based on updates, debugging and testing.
• BSP Creation: Develop and maintain the Board Support Package for our custom hardware, providing a stable software layer for the application team.
• Collaboration with Hardware Team: Work closely with PCB designers and electrical engineers during the design phase to ensure the hardware design is firmware-friendly and meets all system requirements.
• Analyze designs to designate necessary equipment to collect data.
• Synthesize experimental tests and evaluate setup/results
• Debugging: Use lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debuggers, to identify and solve complex issues that span both hardware and software.
• Documentation: Creating relevant procedures and necessary documentation.
• Code maintenance on GitHub and ClearCase.

Benefits

• Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent.
• We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings.
• We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees