Senior Firmware Engineer

Location:

This position will be onsite at our corporate offices in Allen, Texas (Dallas-Fort Worth area).

Full-time W-2 ONSITE opportunity (not remote)!

Work Eligibility: 

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Candidates must have permanent work authorization in the United States. Sol-Ark does not provide visa sponsorship, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT (including STEM OPT), H-1B, or any other employment-based visa requiring future sponsorship.

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with 10+ years of professional experience, specifically focused on developing software for embedded systems using microcontrollers. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities: 

• Design and develop embedded software solutions for various microcontrollers, ensuring adherence to project specifications, timelines, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware engineers, and system architects, to define software requirements and system interfaces.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Develop efficient and optimized code for real-time embedded systems, leveraging microcontroller peripherals and features.
• Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware integration issues, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure software quality and maintainability.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to embedded systems and target microcontrollers.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior software engineers, sharing your knowledge and experience.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical support when needed.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation for software designs, development processes, and project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical / Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in embedded software development on microcontrollers.
• Solid understanding of real-time operating systems, embedded systems architectures, and software/hardware integration.
• Experience with low-level device drivers, peripheral interfaces, and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, etc.).
• Proficiency in debugging and troubleshooting embedded systems using hardware and software debugging tools.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools and version control systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with other microcontrollers and embedded platforms (ARM, PIC, AVR, etc.).
• Knowledge of power electronics and control algorithms.
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and safety-critical software development.
• Experience in developing software for real-time control applications.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, etc.) for automation and testing purposes.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.

Benefits

Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and performance-based bonus program, top-tier benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

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