Firmware Engineer

Job Title: -Firmware Engineer
Duration: 3-6months
Location: Palo Alto, CA - Onsite
Experience: - 10+ Years

• Possess at least 10 years of relevant experience in software and firmware development.
• Have a solid understanding of basic architectural coding principles.
• Demonstrate expertise in Embedded C/C++ programming, including the ability to develop embedded firmware or kernel drivers.
• Possess strong knowledge of basic firmware calls and have experience with Free RTOS or other reliable Real-Time Operating Systems.
• Familiarity with implementing RTOS onto ST Microchips is highly desirable, particularly experience with STM323 Microcontrollers/Microprocessors. Advanced microcontroller experience is required, and similar experience with another microprocessor is also acceptable.
• Have experience with low-level coding to interface firmware with hardware.
• Possess expertise in CAN BUS and understand its functioning principles.
• Understand concepts related to Data Traffic.
• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) is preferred but not required.
• Have experience in probing hardware during runtime to analyze software behavior.
• Have worked in a product development team, collaborating with software, firmware, and hardware engineers for firmware debugging.
• Possess knowledge of using test equipment and basic schematic understanding.
• Understand how firmware operates at the signal level.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Be a self-starter who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team, preferably on-site.
• Demonstrate sufficient experience to work autonomously, following weekly directions and making progress without constant supervision or code checking.
• Be able to successfully complete a basic C/C++ coding test during the interview process, which may include an on-screen coding challenge.

• Experience with Particle.io.
• Familiarity with IoT modules and/or devices.
• Knowledge of Bluetooth, UART, and SPI protocols.