What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Firmware Engineer (C++ Embedded) position at Advanced Energy?
About Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?
Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a creative, high-performing, and collaborative engineer to join our team in developing next-generation Advanced Energy products for the Semiconductor and Industrial temperature measurement and control industries. The role involves architecting, developing and maintaining software for new products and platforms from concept through design, testing and release to manufacturing. You will work with external customers and internal teams to understand requirements, analyze and validate design concepts, and provide direction to other software engineers and technicians. This position is ideal for an engineer eager to create and test complex new product functionality across a variety of product lines and provide technical mentorship and direction to a global software cohort. It offers excellent opportunities for long-term career growth in a dynamic multinational technology company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Required:
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $130,000 - $175,000 per year.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.
Applications will be accepted through 4/30/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.
Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?
Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We are looking for a creative, high-performing, and collaborative engineer to join our team in developing next-generation Advanced Energy products for the Semiconductor and Industrial temperature measurement and control industries. The role involves architecting, developing and maintaining software for new products and platforms from concept through design, testing and release to manufacturing. You will work with external customers and internal teams to understand requirements, analyze and validate design concepts, and provide direction to other software engineers and technicians. This position is ideal for an engineer eager to create and test complex new product functionality across a variety of product lines and provide technical mentorship and direction to a global software cohort. It offers excellent opportunities for long-term career growth in a dynamic multinational technology company.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Architect & lead product firmware design, develop technical specifications, structure work packages, guide sprint planning and participate in code and technical reviews
- Collaborate across engineering teams to decompose system-level requirements to design hardware-software interfaces using sound digital architecture principles
- Provide guidance for the system architect and electrical engineering staff to support product requirements
- Lead customer facing and internal firmware design and test plan reviews
- Design and implement manufacturing test code
- Maintain databases for manufacturing builds and test results
- Follow and improve the product development process (PDP)
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
- Works in a standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment, engineering lab and in a manufacturing facility.
Required:
- Demonstrated success leading cross functional teams solving complex problems
- Working knowledge of I2C, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR3/4, and various standard IP cores
- Experience with C, C for embedded systems, or similar
- Experience with Java, NodeJS, Python, Perl scripting, or similar
- Strong understanding of MCU software programming, ideally ARM-based
- Experience working with Xilinx Zynq and Spartan products
- Experience with hardware design and debugging
- Familiarity with photodiode circuitry, photonics, photo-electronic systems
- Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience implementing real-time embedded systems
- B.S. Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering or equivalent
As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $130,000 - $175,000 per year.
BENEFITS:
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.
Applications will be accepted through 4/30/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.
Salary : $130,000 - $175,000