Embedded Software Engineer

3 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This Embedded Software Engineer role in Ljubljana, Slovenia, involves designing and implementing embedded hardware firmware for next-generation products. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams (software engineers, mechanical engineers, etc.), troubleshooting hardware/firmware issues, prioritizing tasks, supporting testing and validation, contributing to cost reduction, and managing firmware release cycles. The ideal candidate will possess strong proficiency in embedded hardware/firmware design, various communication protocols (USB 3.0, RS485, etc.), C/C++/assembly programming, microcontroller interfacing, and debugging tools. Experience with OEM/ODM suppliers and manufacturing environments is a plus.
Must have:
  • Embedded hardware/firmware design & development
  • Proficiency in C/C++/assembly
  • Experience with 32-bit ARM Cortex MCUs
  • Knowledge of communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C)
  • Troubleshooting & debugging skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with OEM/ODM suppliers
  • Manufacturing environment experience
  • PDM/PLM system knowledge
  • Project management experience
  • Passion for PC hardware and gaming

Job Details

Job Info

  • Job Identification 8179
  • Job Category Development Engineering
  • Posting Date 02/04/2025, 03:43 PM
  • Locations XXX, Ljubljana, SI
  • Degree Level Associate Degree
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position Summary, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

  • Own the design and decision-making processes for embedded hardware firmware to ensure timely delivery of next-generation products, meeting product and marketing requirements.
  • Provide creative, innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, from hardware design to firmware implementation.
  • Collaborate closely with software engineers, mechanical engineers, product managers, designers, manufacturing teams, and external suppliers to ensure seamless integration and successful product development and launch.
  • Maintain clear and regular communication across all teams, providing status updates, reporting risks, and managing change control throughout the development cycle.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution efforts for hardware and firmware issues within embedded systems.
  • Prioritize tasks, deliverables, and issues, while managing resource constraints and responding to change requests in line with scheduling needs.
  • Support the EVT (Engineering Verification Testing), DVT (Design Verification Testing), OOBE (Out of Box Experience), and regulatory teams throughout the product development process.
  • Contribute to cost-reduction initiatives through firmware and hardware optimization.
  • Support testing, validation, and verification of embedded systems and firmware functionality.
  • Review EE design documentation (e.g., schematics, BOMs) and create firmware design specifications.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings, including exit reviews, core team sessions, and escalation meetings.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent proficiency and strong attention to detail in embedded hardware firmware design, development, and documentation.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent ability to write bare-metal firmware for resource-constrained environments.
  • In-depth knowledge of MCUs, specifically 32-bit ARM Cortex or similar architectures, as well as legacy 8-bit microcontrollers (e.g., 8051, Freescale, Atmel, Cypress, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of various communication protocols such as USB 3.0 (including Alt mode), RS485, and other serial interfaces.
  • Strong proficiency in C, C++, or assembly for writing efficient, hardware-specific firmware code and firmware test tools.
  • Strong proficiency in interfacing microcontrollers with sensors and (especially) displays and other peripherals via SPI, I2C, UART, MIPI, DSI, etc.
  • Strong understanding of memory hierarchies and allocation techniques as well as knowledge of memory constrains in embedded systems.
  • Strong proficiency in knowledge of bootloaders, secure firmware updates, and flash memory management.
  • Strong skills in communicating, writing, reviewing, and approving firmware specifications, documentation, and design validation procedures.
  • Proficiency with versioning tools and excellent employment of good software engineering practices.
  • Proficiency with IDEs and compilers
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve embedded system issues, including firmware bugs, hardware faults, and interface problems.
  • Ability to conduct firmware unit tests and system integration testing for embedded solutions.
  • Experience with embedded debugging tools, such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 3+ years of industry experience in embedded hardware firmware development.
  • Experience working with OEM/ODM suppliers and managing firmware release cycles is a plus.
  • Experience in working with manufacturing environments and factory floor requirements is a plus.
  • Experience with PDM/PLM systems is a plus.
  • Project management experience is a plus.
  • Passion for PC hardware and gaming is a plus.

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