Senior Engineer, Firmware

Picarro, Inc • Santa Clara, CA

2h • $180,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for complex hardware systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and software engineers, to support board bring-up, system integration, and product development from concept through production.

Requirements

• 8+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems
• Experience with RTOS-based development
• FPGA experience
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up and hardware debugging
• Experience with low-level programming (BSP, device drivers)
• Strong understanding of digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, PCIe, SERDES)
• Ability to read and understand hardware schematics
• Experience using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Knowledge of Python for scripting or testing
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on multidisciplinary products integrating hardware and software
• Experience in Analytical Instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware using C and C++ in RTOS environments
• Lead board bring-up activities and support new hardware development
• Develop low-level firmware, including BSP, drivers, and hardware abstraction layers
• Architect system-level integration across hardware interfaces, sensing components, and communication protocols
• Configure devices using datasheets and technical documentation
• Perform testing and verification of firmware code
• Debug and resolve firmware and hardware/software integration issues using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
• Implement and validate digital communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, PCIe, and SERDES
• Support system architecture design related to hardware interfaces and connectivity
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, integrating software and electronics

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
• Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• 401K
• Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
• On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed