Starkey Hearing ยท 21 hours ago
Sr Firmware Engineer II - Onsite
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $173K/yr
10+ years expStarkey Hearing is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies, and they are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer II to develop firmware for hearing aids, focusing on wireless communication protocols. This role requires deep technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product performance and reliability.
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Hiring Manager
Kelly Sheppard
Responsibilities
Understand and participate in establishing requirements
Design and implement Wireless firmware
Learn and understand Bluetooth Core standards published by Bluetooth SIG
Implement FW related to BLE or NFMI Radios
Learn and debug issues related to the wireless subsystem
Verify functionality of the firmware using manual and/or automated approaches
Design and document tests based on requirements to ensure good test coverage
Create unit tests, semi-automated test, and/or automated tests
Implement and deploy automated tests using languages such as Python or C
Follow up on failed tests and system level integration issues in a timely manner
Initiate and develop new test approaches and improve on existing test approaches
Follow and improve established processes and initiate new processes
Diligently follow development processes such as code reviews, creation of documentations, coding conventions, etc
Identify gaps in the existing processes and look for new opportunities to improve productivity
Enhance existing processes and initiate and lead the creation of new processes
Mentor other engineers and help in the technical and professional growth of the team
Coach and mentor team members
Conduct tutorials and create documents to share knowledge
Be a role model to newer or less experienced team members
Coordinate projects
Lead the creation of project plans and work estimates
In scrum projects, take on the product owner or the scrum master role
Proactively communicate and coordinate project activities with other teams
Other duties/responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields; or MSEE in related fields; or PhD in related fields
10+ years of relevant experience (with BS); or 5+ years of relevant experience (with MSEE); or 4+ years of relevant experience (with PhD)
Domain knowledge of Bluetooth Low Energy or other wireless communication protocol standard
Domain knowledge of wired communication and related protocols
Domain knowledge of embedded firmware development
Domain knowledge of firmware test methodologies and tools
Knowledge of Over-the-air sniffers such as Ellisys
Knowledge of languages such as C or assembly required
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python required
Knowledge of analog or digital circuitry
Knowledge of architecture of programming devices such as DSPs or Micro-controllers
Great oral and written communication skills
Must be driven, methodical, and detail oriented
Ability to work effectively in a team and individually
Proficiency in problem solving
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance plan
Hearing aid benefits
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid floating holidays
Paid volunteer service day
Paid paternity and maternity leave
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Starkey Hearing
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA.
5001-10000 employees
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