Staff Firmware Engineer

Assa Abloy•Eden Prairie, MN

64d•$120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

This staff engineering role will help our team to research, develop, maintain, enhance, and customize the embedded solutions which drive HID's Secure Issuance FARGO printers and laminators so that they continue to be the most innovative and compelling solutions in the marketplace. This role requires a variety of analysis and programming tasks as noted in the Duties and Responsibilities section below HID powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo Secure Issuance, part of HID Global, offers the world's broadest and most sophisticated portfolio of card printers, laser engravers, encoders and software. For more than 25 years, organizations across a variety of industries - from enterprise corporations and government agencies to financial institutions and universities - have relied on HID Global Secure Issuance for the custom personalization and issuance of secure identity credentials and financial cards. With a history of pioneering patented technologies and expertise, business integrity and long-standing customer confidence, HID Global is a global leader in secure card issuance innovation. As our Firmware Engineer, you'll support HID's success by:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (CS, EE or relevant engineering discipline)
5+ years of related experience, or work equivalent
Experience with Agile methodologies
5+ years of embedded device development experience preferred with a variety of integrated development environments primarily utilizing object-oriented programming using C/C++
Able to effectively use and operate oscilloscopes, analyzers, power supplies, etc.
Working knowledge of source code management and configuration
Strong understanding of development processes, principles and objectives
Experience in development through the entire life-cycle including design, architecture, and implementation
Experience with implementation of security protocols and secure implementation of cryptographic techniques, and the documentation of the security aspects of system design and implementation is highly desired
Proven analytical, planning, problem solving and decision-making skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both a technical and non-technical audience; comfortable with direct communication with all levels of technical and business resources
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Interested in the challenge, excitement, and responsibility of a fast-paced, growth environment; desire and ability to learn and apply new skills and technologies quickly
Experience with working in a highly collaborative and dynamic multi-team environment
Must be able to perform troubleshooting, development work in a consistent and logical manner

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) desired
Embedded Linux experience is a definite plus
FPGA experience is a plus
Working with USB and/or Ethernet devices beneficial
Experience with DC and stepper motors is a major plus

Responsibilities

Analyzing and evaluating embedded solution requirements; collaborating with colleagues and customers to gather and define product requirements
Assisting in product design and architecting development
Designing, developing and maintaining embedded solutions to satisfy documented requirements
Facilitating and assisting in the task estimation process
Working and communicating in a cross-functional team environment comprised of firmware engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, quality assurance engineers, product line managers, and customer support representatives, etc.
Investigating and analyzing reported defects to resolve them in a timely manner
Proactively providing status, raising issues, and communicating necessary information to appropriate team members on a regular basis
Preparing, presenting, and participating in technical discussions and code reviews
Contributing to the continued development of processes to improve the efficiency and quality of development projects; assisting in formulating standards and development practices to improve our development processes
Working with all departments to continuously improve product, process, workflow, and customer experience
Making recommendations and assisting in the implementation of new processes and tools
Consulting with other engineers to evaluate interfaces between hardware & embedded solutions and operational & performance requirements of the overall system

Benefits

Competitive salary and rewards package
Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

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