Fortune Brands Innovations · 7 hours ago
Firmware Engineer, Connected Products
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes. They are seeking a Firmware Engineer to lead the development of embedded software for smart home water and security products, contributing to cutting-edge solutions that redefine the smart home experience.
Consumer GoodsSecurity
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software for smart home products
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with hardware components
Implement software solutions in C, utilizing Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS
Customize, configure, optimize, and develop on embedded Linux distributions with a focus on Yocto-based systems
Develop Over-The-Air (OTA) update capabilities for remote firmware updates
Conduct testing and debugging to ensure software reliability and performance
Utilize Git for version control and JIRA for project management
Support CI/CD build workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of exposure to IoT and embedded products, preferably for smart homes and water products
Strong experience in embedded software development, particularly in C programming
Support CI/CD build workflows
Experience in shipping production quality embedded Software products with clear high-level design, modular functionality, maintainability and robustness
Proficiency with Real-Time Operating Systems, e.g., FreeRTOS
Proficiency with Wireless communication technologies, e.g. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy
Background in Linux systems, including Yocto Linux customization, configuration, optimization, and development
Familiarity with OTA update mechanisms and communication network principles
Understanding of cryptographic principles, terminology, and algorithms
Exposure to Git for version control and JIRA for project management
Benefits
Robust health plans
Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
Product discounts
Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy)
Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits
Company
Fortune Brands Innovations
Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company.
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900M2022-03-28Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2011-10-04IPO
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