Firmware Engineer_Senior Manager

PwC•San Jose, CA

About The Position

At PwC, individuals in software and product innovation are focused on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. This role combines technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be involved in developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance, using your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionize industries and deliver exceptional user experiences. As a Senior Manager, you will grow as a strategic advisor, leveraging your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You are expected to motivate and coach others, solve complex problems, apply sound judgment, and communicate clearly. Your ability to develop and sustain high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of the Firm.

Requirements

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
8–12 years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience.
Experience contributing to embedded or IoT product development projects.
Working knowledge of firmware development in real-time or resource-constrained environments.
Familiarity with cross-functional product development environments including coordination with hardware teams.
Experience working within structured development processes and quality-focused environments including using tools like JIRA.
Experience working in Agile or similar project management environments.
Proficient C/C++ programming skills (including basic object-oriented concepts).
Experience with embedded system development and debugging tools.
Able to effectively leverage AI tools to assist during software design and implementation.
Familiarity with embedded MCU architectures (e.g., ST Micro, Nordic or similar).
Solution development exposure to Real-time OS and / or embedded Linux environments.
Basic experience with low-level device driver interaction or peripheral integration.
Understanding of IoT system components including edge devices and cloud-connected systems.
Awareness of performance, memory, and power considerations in embedded systems.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to consumer electronics product software and firmware development.
Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other IoT cloud platforms as integrated with embedded solutions.
Exposure to IoT AI edge processing or machine learning concepts.
Experience supporting mobile app integration (iOS/Android).
Experience working in regulated or QMS certified development environments (e.g., ISO 9001).

Responsibilities

Develop innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance.
Design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results.
Motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems.
Solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together.
Develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams.
Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.