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Vertiv · 1 month ago

Principal Firmware Engineer

Delaware, OH, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

Vertiv is a global critical infrastructure and data center technology company that ensures customers’ vital applications run continuously. The Principal Firmware Engineer provides advanced technical expertise in developing embedded control software applications, mentors other engineers, and leads technical direction for firmware projects.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of advanced firmware and software components

Mentor and provide technical guidance to other firmware engineers, fostering skill development and best practices

Set technical direction for firmware projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals

Write clear, maintainable code conforming to company standards

Maintain revision control using modern tools and promote best practices in source code management

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, debug, and test product features

Provide comprehensive design, unit test, and integration test documentation artifacts

Drive continuous improvement in firmware development processes and methodologies

Participate in code reviews and technical discussions

Other tasks and activities as required by management

Qualification

Embedded operating systemsC/C++ programmingEmbedded systemsPythonBASHNetwork protocolsFirmware debuggingSource code managementMentoring engineersAgile methodsCircuit board schematicsTI microprocessorsYocto for embedded devicesComputer securityCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred

Extensive experience with embedded operating systems

Advanced working knowledge of C/C++, Python, and BASH languages (at least one required)

Deep understanding of embedded systems, device drivers, control algorithms, process synchronization, and related topics

Knowledge of network and server management protocols such as SNMP, SSH, TCP/IP

Ability to read and interpret circuit board schematics

Strong hardware and firmware debugging and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience with source-code revision control tools

Demonstrated experience mentoring or leading other engineers

Preferred

Experience with software design principles, including functional design of software components and libraries, object-oriented concepts, and Agile methods

General understanding of computer security vulnerabilities and protection techniques

Well-developed cultural and communications skills

Ability to work across all levels of the organization

Experience with batteries and data centers is a plus

Knowledge of source code version control tools like Git

Experience working with and building Yocto for embedded devices

Experience with TI microprocessors