Sr. Firmware Engineer

Aa a Senior Engineer, You will: 

• Working with geographically distributed stakeholder organization to capture requirements and develop and define firmware architecture for embedded systems.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of firmware architecture, design, and code.
• Demonstrate a hands-on technical background; excellent C programming and embedded code in compliance with coding standards and best practices, low level device driver development experience.
• Familiarity with computer system architecture, microcontroller fundamentals (Caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)
• Experience with complex system-level debugging and troubleshoot firmware-related issues throughout the development lifecycle.
• Design and implement firmware solutions that meet system requirements and specifications.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and QA engineers, to ensure cohesive and integrated product development.
• Provide clear and concise technical documentation for both internal and external use.
• Develop and implement test strategies for firmware components.
• Collaborate with SQA teams to ensure the reliability and quality of firmware.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are team focused, making the outcomes of the entire team your priority.  You push yourself to achieve results and partner with others to drive work to completion while providing timely, relevant information to individuals across the organization. You are a problem solver who seeks new approaches.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or related level of experience plus certifications
• 5+ years of professional work experience in embedded software development.
• Proven experience as a Firmware Architect or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in embedded systems programming languages, such as C and C++.
• In-depth knowledge of firmware development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience with microcontroller and microprocessor-based systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C) and wireless technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in system level design is a plus.

 PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:  

• 5+ years of experience, including both embedded software.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Knowledge of security best practices for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and issue tracking tools.
• Experience with Distributed Version Control (Mercurial, Git, or similar) 
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration (TeamCity, Jenkins, or similar) 
• Experience in developing/testing products with industrial protocols: HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Industrial Ethernet

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.