Firmware Engineer 3 at Volt in Poway, California

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring a Firmware Developer in Poway, CA


As a Firmware Developer you will:

Be responsible for the development of embedded software/firmware applications and tools. Assignments also include the maintenance of legacy applications. This may include bug fixes and the addition of new product features and functionality.
Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Process driven project execution from initiation through to completion
• Providing accurate project requirements, scope, plans and schedules
• Product design, analysis, debugging and verification testing in the pursuit of development goals
• Successful interaction with other Engineering teams
• Improving the internal processes and technical level of the SW/FW department
• Understanding and development of complex algorithms and analysis of data
• Direction and guidance of other personnel in the development or testing phases
• Provide high-level technical and application support
• Mentoring more junior personnel

This is a Full time Direct Hire opportunity



Required Experience:


A minimum of 8 years of experience in embedded software design and development in C

• Thorough knowledge of embedded development from low-level board bring-up, processor, and device interfaces through higher-level data structures, algorithms, design patterns and architecture are required for this position

• Device driver development and debug experience

• Thorough understanding of DMA engine operations

• Experience integrating network stacks and file systems into firmware

• Knowledge of Real-Time Operating System concepts

• Thorough knowledge of multi-threaded application development

• Knowledge of and experience with software engineering best practices including version control, unit tests, code reviews, etc. is required for this position

• Experience working with STM32 series or micro-controllers from ST Micro is highly preferred.

• Develop multi-threaded applications that runs on RTOS based firmware

• Debug with JTAG debuggers, preferably IAR Embedded Workbench and I-Jet

• Develop/update board supported packages for Arm Cortex M0+ & Cortex M7 based microcontrollers, preferably STM32 microcontrollers

• Develop/update device drivers and abstraction layers



Salary Range $120,000-$140,000



*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.


Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.


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Job ID : 430992