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Job Title: Lead Firmware Engineer Location: Centennial, CO Compensation: $120K - $145K (DOE) Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and experienced Sr. Firmware Software Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and delivering embedded firmware solutions while mentoring other engineers and driving engineering best practices. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle-from concept through production-while collaborating closely with hardware, product, and manufacturing teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead development of embedded firmware for advanced hardware systems • Architect and implement scalable, high-performance firmware solutions • Drive full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, and release) • Develop and optimize low-level drivers for hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, GPIO, sensors, etc.) • Partner with hardware engineers to define and refine system architecture • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical evaluations • Troubleshoot and resolve complex firmware and system-level issues • Support manufacturing, field applications, and sustaining engineering efforts • Establish and improve firmware development processes and standards • Mentor and guide junior engineers Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field • 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development • Strong proficiency in C/C++ (including bare-metal programming) • Experience writing low-level drivers and working directly with hardware components • Proven track record of successfully releasing products to market • Experience with version control and issue tracking tools (Git, GitLab, etc.) • Strong debugging and analytical skills • Ability to work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and product teams • Excellent communication and leadership skills Benefits • Competitive Salary • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • 401k • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays

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Job Title: Lead Firmware Engineer
Location: Centennial, CO
Compensation: $120K - $145K (DOE)
Position Overview
This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle-from concept through production-while collaborating closely with hardware, product, and manufacturing teams.
Lead development of embedded firmware for advanced hardware systems
Architect and implement scalable, high-performance firmware solutions
Drive full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, and release)
Develop and optimize low-level drivers for hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, GPIO, sensors, etc.)
Partner with hardware engineers to define and refine system architecture
Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical evaluations
Troubleshoot and resolve complex firmware and system-level issues
Support manufacturing, field applications, and sustaining engineering efforts
Establish and improve firmware development processes and standards
Mentor and guide junior engineers
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
Strong proficiency in C/C++ (including bare-metal programming)
Experience writing low-level drivers and working directly with hardware components
Proven track record of successfully releasing products to market
Experience with version control and issue tracking tools (Git, GitLab, etc.)
Strong debugging and analytical skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with hardware, systems, and product teams
Excellent communication and leadership skills

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401k

Paid Time Off