Carrier · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Engineer, Firmware & Embedded Software
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$79K/yr - $158K/yr
5+ years expCarrier Global Corporation is a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, committed to innovations that enhance comfort, safety, and sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Firmware & Embedded Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware for next-generation air conditioning products while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Energy"Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)"
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and implement embedded firmware solutions that meet business needs and deliver reliable, scalable product functionality
Apply hands-on experience with microcontrollers, RTOS platforms, and embedded communication protocols to develop robust embedded solutions
Develop firmware in C/C++ with a focus on efficiency, reliability, safety, and maintainability
Develop and maintain firmware using C/C++ and, where applicable, assembly or other low-level programming languages
Contribute throughout the embedded software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, reviews, implementation, integration, validation, and release support
Support software quality through engineering best practices, including design reviews, code reviews, unit testing, functional and integration testing, and CI/CD integration
Create and maintain software designs, technical documentation, and implementation details for assigned firmware features and product functionality
Participate in product cybersecurity reviews and support secure firmware development practices
Participate in Change Control Board meetings to help prioritize features, defects, and product improvements
Debug and troubleshoot embedded systems using tools such as emulators, JTAG/BDM debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related equipment
Stay current with emerging embedded technologies and apply relevant innovations to improve product performance, quality, and maintainability
Work within Agile development environments using tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and related software development platforms
Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and review feedback to junior and mid-level engineers as needed
Analyze, design, program, debug, troubleshoot, and modify firmware for embedded applications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Computer Science, or a technical discipline degree
5+ years of experience in the design and development of embedded firmware
Preferred
Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems
Hands-on experience with RTOS, multi-threading, and bare-metal programming
Good understanding of microcontroller architecture, interrupts, timers, memory such as Flash, RAM, and EEPROM, and low-level drivers
Knowledge of embedded development workflows, version control, and build systems such as CMake and Make
Experience using hardware debugging tools and test equipment
Experience with wired communication protocols and architectures such as UART, RS232/485, I2C, SPI, and Modbus
Demonstrated knowledge of firmware development best practices, including Agile development, design documentation, code reviews, and unit testing
Experience with IoT and embedded system design elements such as bootloader, over-the-air firmware downloads, and firmware updates
Understanding of cybersecurity technologies and best practices, including encryption, key management, certificates, secure exchanges, and Secure Boot
Experience working with hardware and electrical systems, including the ability to verify firmware behavior through hardware probing using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
Experience in the use of Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or other software development tools
Experience with HVAC control systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently on complex firmware assignments while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Proven ability to support continuous improvement and help standardize engineering processes
Understanding of cybersecurity technologies and best practices (encryption, key management, certificates/exchanges, Secure Boot)
Experience with hardware/electrical with knowledge how to evaluate if your firmware is working as expected by probing the hardware (e.g., oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)
Experience in the use of Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or other software development tools
Experience with HVAC Controls Systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Organized with strong attention to detail, while managing multiple priorities
Ability to lead a small team of software developers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Proven ability to implement continuous improvements and standardize processes
Benefits
Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance
This position may be entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
Company
Carrier
Carrier is the provider of intelligent climate and energy solutions.
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