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Staff Engineer, Firmware Engineering
The Data Center & Energy team is seeking an experienced Firmware Developer to join our team and contribute to the design, development, and optimization of embedded firmware for high-performance systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C*, bare-metal firmware development, and ARM Cortex processors, with a deep understanding of real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS)* and embedded software best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for ARM Cortex-based microcontrollers.
Implement bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware solutions, ensuring low-level hardware interaction and optimal performance.
Work with FreeRTOS or other RTOS environments to develop real-time, efficient, and reliable applications.
Optimize firmware performance, power consumption, and memory usage.
Develop and maintain device drivers, communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, etc.), and bootloaders.
Conduct firmware validation, unit testing, and debugging using tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to ensure seamless integration.
Follow best practices in version control (Git), continuous integration, and documentation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related fields.
5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
Strong, demonstrable proficiency in C coding
C++ proficiency useful, including modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17).
Experience with bare-metal firmware development and writing low-level code for microcontrollers.
Deep understanding of ARM Cortex architecture, memory management, and peripheral configurations.
Expertise in FreeRTOS (task scheduling, memory management, inter-task communication).
Experience with embedded debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, GDB, etc.).
Strong understanding of real-time constraints, power management, and performance optimization techniques.
Familiarity with safety-critical or low-power embedded systems design principles.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
Experience with Python or Bash scripting for automation and testing.
Knowledge of secure boot, cryptography, and firmware security best practices.
Exposure to wireless protocols (BLE, Zigbee, LoRa, Wi-Fi).
Familiarity with Yocto/Linux-based embedded systems.
Experience with a variety of comms protocols (MQTT, DNP3, etc.).
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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or related fields
- 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
- Strong proficiency in C coding
- Experience with bare-metal firmware development and writing low-level code for microcontrollers
- Deep understanding of ARM Cortex architecture, memory management, and peripheral configurations
- Expertise in FreeRTOS (task scheduling, memory management, inter-task communication)
- Experience with embedded debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, GDB, etc.)
- Strong understanding of real-time constraints, power management, and performance optimization techniques
- Familiarity with safety-critical or low-power embedded systems design principles
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is described as a standout feature, with company contribution up to 8% of base salary and immediate vesting. This structure strengthens long-term value even when cash compensation perceptions vary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options along with disability and life insurance. Day-one eligibility and multiple plan choices add to perceived robustness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off appears broad, with vacation ranging from roughly 17–25 days and increasing up to five weeks with tenure, alongside sick time and paid holidays. Parental leave and related time-off provisions further expand coverage.
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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) operates at the center of the modern digital economy, converting real-world phenomena into actionable insight with its comprehensive suite of analog and mixed signal, power management, radio frequency (RF), and digital and sensor technologies. ADI serves 125,000 customers worldwide with more than 75,000 products in the industrial, communications, automotive, and consumer markets. ADI is headquartered in Wilmington, MA.
