Senior Firmware Engineer

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Surrey Hills North, Victoria, AUS
In-Office
Senior level
Internet of Things • Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Develop and maintain embedded firmware for IoT Wi-Fi HaLow devices, including RTOS drivers, network stack integration, 802.11ah upper layers, bootloaders, interrupt handlers, DMA routines, and performance and power optimizations. Build Python testing tools, troubleshoot customer issues, and collaborate with hardware and systems engineers. The role requires C firmware development, Linux drivers, ARM Cortex and RISC-V architectures, hardware buses, static analysis, and automated testing.
Summary Generated by Built In

Morse Micro is redefining wireless connectivity with next-generation Wi‑Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) technology. As Australia’s largest fabless semiconductor company, we’re building ultra‑efficient chips that power tomorrow’s IoT landscape through extended range, low power consumption and high performance. You’ll be part of a global team collaborating across Australia, the US, India, the UK, China, Taiwan, and Japan.
Role Overview

You will join a firmware team implementing Morse Micro’s IoT software stack for embedded devices, working closely with Analog, Systems, Digital IC design engineers to build and maintain an elegant embedded software architecture. Your main focus will be firmware development for low-cost, RTOS-based devices, including 802.11ah upper layers, device drivers, network stack integration, as well as Python scripts for test and development, troubleshooting and debugging, and other related aspects.

Responsibilities include

  • RTOS device driver development

  • Network stack/protocol development, integration, and debugging

  • Implementation of upper layers of the 802.11ah standard in firmware

  • Various optimisations for performance, footprint and power consumption

  • Writing elegant Python scripts to facilitate testing and other tasks

  • There will be some customer interaction, e.g. implementation of customer requested features, resolution of customer found issues etc

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

  • BSc in Electrical / Electronics / Communication Engineering or Computer Science

  • 5+ years relevant industry experience in embedded software projects

  • Proven experience in Firmware development using the C programming language

  • Experience in porting and using FreeRTOS or RT-Thread Real Time Operating Systems, including bootloaders, device drivers, interrupt handlers and DMA routines.

  • Experience with Linux driver and application development

  • Experience using software version control and issue tracking systems


Essential Skills

  • Experience with ARM Cortex and RISC-V instruction sets and architectures

  • Experience with various hardware interfacing buses, like SDIO, SPI and I2C

  • Experience using Python for tools and scripts

  • Experience in using static analysis and automated testing tools

  • (Desired but not required) A good understanding of IEEE 802.11 standard including 802.11 security model

  • (Desired but not required) Experience with wireshark for testing and debugging of 802.11 systems

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and stock option package

  • Performance-based bonus scheme

  • Income protection insurance

  • Ergonomically designed, modern office environment

  • Regular team gatherings and social initiatives

  • Supportive, high-performance culture where your work truly matters

  • Personal professional growth opportunities

Our culture

At Morse Micro, our values shape how we work. We live our Values - We are Genuine, Pragmatic, take Initiative & Persevere.


We’re building a culture where smart, curious people of all backgrounds can thrive. We know that innovation improves when teams bring different perspectives to the table. You don’t have to fit a typical mould to make an impact here – we value technical excellence, creative thinking, and the drive to shape what’s next.
Who You Are

You’re a pragmatic, hands-on engineer with experience building and maintaining an elegant embedded software architecture. You’re collaborative and analytical. You bring technical vigour and a practical mindset to every challenge - and you want your work to influence real-world impact.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of IoT connectivity, please apply - This is your moment.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronics, Communication Engineering, or Computer Science
  • 5 or more years of relevant industry experience in embedded software projects
  • Firmware development experience using C
  • Experience porting and using FreeRTOS or RT-Thread
  • Experience with bootloaders, device drivers, interrupt handlers, and DMA routines
  • Linux driver and application development experience
  • Experience using software version control and issue tracking systems
  • Experience with ARM Cortex and RISC-V instruction sets and architectures
  • Experience with SDIO, SPI, and I2C hardware interfacing buses
  • Experience using Python for tools and scripts
  • Experience using static analysis and automated testing tools
  • Understanding of the IEEE 802.11 standard and security model
  • Experience with Wireshark for testing and debugging 802.11 systems
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The Company
HQ: Sydney
162 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Morse Micro is a fast-growing fabless semiconductor company developing Wi-Fi HaLow solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) market that can reach 10x the range of conventional Wi-Fi technology and last many years on a single battery. The company was founded by Wi-Fi pioneers and innovators, Michael De Nil and Andrew Terry, joined by the original Wi-Fi inventor Prof. Neil Weste and wireless industry veterans, whose teams designed Wi-Fi chips into billions of smartphones. Headquartered in Australia with offices in China, India and the U.S., Morse Micro’s strong and diverse system team, portfolio of IP and patents, enables Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity across the complete IoT ecosystem, from surveillance systems and access control to industrial automation and mobile devices, allowing connected devices to reach farther

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