Staff Application Engineer

Nordic Semiconductor • San Jose, CA

2d • $135 - $215 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a staff application engineer with expertise in firmware development for embedded systems and wireless technologies. This is a hybrid role that bridges R&D development with customer-facing technical engagement. You will work with our key customers to identify and solve technical problems and provide guidance to their engineers on technical issues related to their applications. This requires you will work closely with both our internal teams in Europe and key customers to develop innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in some/all of the following areas:
• Embedded firmware development (C/C++) and/or application engineering.
• Wireless connectivity/network protocols (e.g., BLE, Thread, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, Matter).
• Embedded hardware and debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers).
• Experience with customer-facing technical work in a semiconductor, IoT, or embedded systems environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills — able to translate complex technical details for both engineering and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to occasionally travel within the Bay Area and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RTOS environments (Zephyr preferred).
• Familiarity with cloud integration and mobile application interfacing.
• Prior work with low-power embedded devices.

Responsibilities

• Work with key customers to understand their requirements and develop solutions that meet their needs.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues and bugs that arise during the development process.
• Provide on-site and remote debugging, troubleshooting, and integration support.
• Prepare technical documentation, application notes, and demonstration materials.
• Capture customer feedback and relay it to R&D to influence future product development.

Benefits

• The annual base salary for this role is 135.000 - 215.000 USD. Exact salary is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience.
• We also offer an annual discretionary bonus and long-term incentive plan
• Medical and Dental benefits. 100% employer paid option for employees.
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Generous family-friendly leave policies for vacation, personal time, sick time, and parental leave
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level