Firmware Applications Engineer

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Santa Clara, CA
In-Office
Logistics • Other
The Role

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

About the Role:


Design, develop, and maintain firmware for cellular and RF networking devices, ensuring optimal network performance, enhanced signal quality, and seamless connectivity.

Work within the constraints of low-power, small systems, delivering high-quality solutions for challenging environments, such as Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) and Cellular IoT networks.

Drive innovation and problem-solving by actively addressing new features and resolving bugs, building a robust knowledge base while contributing to the team's success.


Key Responsibilities may include:

  • Translate system requirements into design specifications and develop firmware applications for low-power, small-system environments.
  • Design, develop, document, and test I/O communication protocols and device drivers for embedded systems.
  • Manage and maintain source code repositories, ensuring version control and efficient development practices.
  • Develop tracking and sensor telemetry applications for real-time LPWAN or Cellular IoT networks.
  • Optimize firmware solutions to enhance network performance, signal quality, and power efficiency.
  • Implement and lead improvements in software development methodologies, including unit test strategies.
  • Participate in technical design reviews to improve code quality, system architecture, and deployment processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and post-deployment support.

Experience

  • Extensive experience of working with different IoT solutions, preferably Cellular IoT tracking solutions 
  • Proven experience in configuring and optimizing low-power IoT tracking devices 
  • Experience with sensor technologies (Accelerometer, temperature, magnetometer) 
  • Good knowledge of IoT and Wireless protocols / technologies, including Bluetooth / BLE, Wi-Fi and Cellular 
  • Knowledge of various IoT protocols such as MQTT, CoAP, LWM2M, etc. 
  • Experience with AWS IoT Device Management 
  • Excellent understanding of embedded systems and firmware 
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting 
  • Familiarity with testing equipment and methodologies for embedded system 
  • Bachelor's or Masters in CS or EE or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with indoor and outdoor positioning solutions from WiFi and BLE to GNSS. 
  • Experience in new product/solution/equipment development and launches as user or provider. 
  • Experience with scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash) for data analysis and automation  
  • Experience with data visualization tools 
  • Experience with battery optimization techniques. 

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at [email protected].

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The Company
6,172 Employees
Year Founded: 1945

What We Do

CHEP is a global leader in managed, returnable and reusable packaging solutions, serving many of the world's largest companies in sectors such as consumer goods, fresh produce, beverage and automotive. CHEP’s service is environmentally sustainable and increases efficiency for customers while reducing operating risk and product damage. CHEP’s 7,500-plus employees and 300 million pallets and containers offer unbeatable coverage and exceptional value, supporting more than 500,000 customer touch-points in 49 countries. Our customer portfolio includes global companies and brands such as Procter & Gamble, Sysco, Kellogg's, Kraft, Nestlé, Ford and GM. CHEP is part of Brambles Limited. For more information, visit www.chep.com.

Reliability. Flexibility. The success of your business depends on both. With CHEP, you can be confident that you’ll get the equipment you need, when and where you need it. Our scale is unmatched, with more than 110 million pallets and over 530 service centers across North America. So you no longer need to worry about seasonal peaks or unexpectedly high demand.

With our broad array of solutions and our pragmatic, roll-up-your-sleeves know-how, we give our consumer goods customers the platforms, the quality, the supply and the support they need to make more money on every unit load. Because everything just works better.

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