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Original Job Post

Square · 3 days ago

Senior Embedded Engineer

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$164K/yr - $245K/yr

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Responsibilities

Build a common firmware platform for all of Square’s hardware products

Write code within the constraints of tiny embedded systems

Own firmware driving NFC and contactless payment subsystems

Move up the stack to write and collaborate on system-side code; including protocol design

Develop tests to validate product features, drivers, and system functionality

Build reliable tools to support firmware development and product debugging

Collaborate with manufacturing, electrical engineering, and release teams

Qualification

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Wireless Connectivity SolutionsEmbedded SystemsNFCRFIDBluetoothWi-FiSoftware DevelopmentModularizationDocumentationTest MethodsFirmware DevelopmentProject ManagementC ProgrammingDebuggingCommunication ProtocolsSPIUARTI2CUSBReal-Time Operating SystemsConsumer ElectronicsCross-Functional DebuggingLab EquipmentOscilloscopesProtocol AnalyzersWireless CommunicationPythonAutomated TestingBuild SystemsDevice Firmware Communication

Required

Experience developing and debugging wireless connectivity solutions in embedded systems, using technology such as NFC, RFID, Bluetooth Classic, BLE, or Wi-Fi

A software development discipline, including modularization, documentation, and test methods

Firmware / Embedded software development experience

Experience leading large multi-person projects, from design, implementation, deployment and monitoring phases

Expertise in C software development, tools, and debugging

Understanding of common communications protocols (e.g. SPI, UART, I2C, USB), debugging practices (e.g. JTAG and associated GDB integrations), and electrical design principles

BS in CS, CE, EE, or equivalent practical experience

Experience with real-time operating systems

Experience shipping consumer electronics products

Experience debugging issues cross functionally, using a combination of software and lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and protocol analyzers

Preferred

Experience developing wireless communication solutions using NFC or RFID

Experience developing contactless payment solutions

Experience using Python (or similar scripting languages) in automated testing, build systems, or device firmware communication

Benefits

Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plans including company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance

Paid parental and caregiving leave

Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)

Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)

Learning and Development resources

Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Company

Square

Glassdoor

3.9

Since we opened our doors in 2009, the world of commerce has evolved immensely, and so has Square.

Founded in 2009

San Francisco, California, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

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