Firmware Engineer - US-Based
Toptal
2 months ago
New York, NY, USA
Senior / Mid Level
H1B Sponsor
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers using C/C++ or Rust.
- Own communication interfaces, device management, diagnostics, and OTA update systems.
- Work with hardware on power management, timing control, and system-level reliability.
- Build early prototypes and test harnesses for internal R&D.
- Establish coding standards, architecture patterns, and long-term firmware strategy.
- Collaborate on cloud/app connectivity including BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, and Matter.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- 5-8+ years of experience building firmware for consumer or IoT products.
- Deep experience with microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex, ESP32, STM32, and Nordic.
- Strong grasp of real-time systems, power optimization, and embedded signal processing.
- Enjoy working at the intersection of hardware and software.
- Thrive in early-stage environments with fast cycles and high ownership.
- Experience with high-voltage control electronics, smart film/EC systems, lighting, or motor control.
- Familiarity with cloud-to-firmware integration including OTA and remote diagnostics.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Benefits
- Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans.
- Basic life insurance coverage and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Access to flexible spending, dependent care, and health savings accounts.
- Access to telehealth virtual doctors and an employee assistance program.
- Flexible paid time off.
Tech Stack
CC++Rust
Categories
Embedded