Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Connect Tech+Talent is recruiting for a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer contract role focused on designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing embedded firmware. The engineer will work on complex hardware platforms, RTOS applications, and firmware architecture, while collaborating with cross-functional teams on debugging, testing, documentation, and product reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for complex hardware platforms
• Develop and optimize software for Silicon Labs-based processors and embedded systems
• Implement and maintain robust software architectures using Finite State Machine (FSM) methodologies
• Work within Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments to develop reliable and high-performance applications
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize firmware using GCC toolchains and GDB debugging tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and software engineers
• Develop and maintain build systems using CMake
• Create technical documentation and support code reviews, testing, and validation activities
• Contribute to software quality, performance improvements, and product reliability initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware/software development
• Strong experience with Silicon Labs processors and development environments
• Solid understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming languages
• Strong experience working in Linux-based development environments
• Deep understanding of Finite State Machine (FSM) design and implementation
• Extensive experience with GCC toolchains and GDB debugging
• Experience with CMake build systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with Cursor AI development tools
• Familiarity with OpenSpec or similar specification/documentation frameworks
• Prior experience working in distributed or remote engineering teams
• Experience developing firmware for connected, IoT, or industrial embedded products

Benefits

• Remote work is open to qualified candidates.

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