Senior / Lead Firmware Design Engineer (22 / 10 / 2025)

Position Overview

Job Title : Senior / Lead Firmware Design Engineer

Location : Remote

Job type : Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior / Lead Firmware Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced developers with a minimum of 6 years’ proven experience in firmware development, particularly with STM32 microcontrollers and Embedded Linux platforms. The ideal candidate will possess both bare-metal coding and RTOS expertise, and demonstrate the ability to deliver robust, high-quality firmware solutions in a remote working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain firmware for STM32 microcontrollers and Embedded Linux systems.

Work on both bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware projects, ensuring best practices and code quality.

Collaborate closely with hardware and software engineers to define system requirements and deliver integrated solutions.

Lead technical discussions and provide mentorship to junior team members when required.

Participate in code reviews, debugging, testing, and optimisation of firmware for reliability and efficiency.

Contribute to the architecture and evolution of firmware platforms, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

Document design specifications, processes, and test procedures clearly and thoroughly.

Effectively manage time and priorities while working remotely and independently.

Essential Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum of 6 years’ hands-on experience in firmware design and development.

Extensive experience with STM32 microcontrollers and associated development environments (e.g., STM32Cube, Keil, IAR, GCC).

Strong proficiency in Embedded Linux development and integration.

Demonstrated expertise in both bare-metal programming and RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX, or similar) environments.

Solid understanding of hardware-software integration, peripherals, communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.).

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, including use of oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and software tools.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote and collaborative team setting.

Proven track record of delivering high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented firmware.

Desirable Skills :

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Knowledge of security best practices in embedded systems.

Experience with automated build and CI / CD pipelines for firmware projects.

Understanding of regulatory standards relevant to embedded products (e.g., CE, FCC).

Previous leadership or mentoring experience within firmware development teams.

Immediate availability is highly desirable.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package.

Fully remote position with flexible working hours.

Comprehensive health insurance.

Opportunity to be part of a highly competent, globally distributed team.

Supportive and inclusive work environment that values innovation and personal growth.

Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Work on innovative, high-impact projects.

How to Apply

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and work on exciting projects with a world-class team, please submit your CV, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and availability. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!