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Firmware Engineer

OnLogic
Cary, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/13/2026

Join OnLogic as a Firmware Engineer and contribute to the development and sustaining of our industrial computing products. This dynamic role involves firmware and software coding across various CPU, SoCs, and microcontroller architectures, specifically targeting a range of motherboards and expansion cards. While primarily focused on ARM64 firmware, your work may also extend to ARM device drivers, custom BIOS and even microcontroller firmware.

You will be involved in the complete product lifecycle—from initial concept and development to prototype build, validation, and through to volume production. We are a fast-growing company seeking a dedicated team member to help us continue to "Make It Possible."

We value in-person collaboration and a strong workplace community. Therefore, this role requires an onsite presence at our office in either South Burlington, VT or Cary, NC. Candidates who are able to comfortably commute or relocate are encouraged to apply.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for:
  • Working with the product definition and product design team to identify and document the firmware requirements and specifications
  • Performing firmware development targeting ARM64 SoCs
  • Porting and developing device drivers for our ARM64 products
  • Collaborating with external parties in the development of the firmware
  • Working with manufacturing to build prototypes for evaluation
  • Validating function of firmware and drivers on prototypes
  • Actively participating in continuous improvement of the company’s development processes
  • Supporting the product certification process by managing technical documentation and resolving compliance-related issues.
  • Supporting product sustainability and customer requirements for SW/FW related issues
  • Tracking issues and assisting with severity assessments, facilitating resolutions and/or appropriate documentation
  • Being aware of end customer impacts and ramifications to the usability experience

The team you will be joining: 

Our Engineering team creates our cutting-edge industrial computers by finding innovative solutions on a daily basis. The Engineering team's success relies on collaboration, creative thinking and a commitment to being at the forefront of technology. Roles on our Engineering team include Electrical, Mechanical, Firmware, Applications, Sustaining and Regulatory.

Learn more about Life at OnLogic

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software or Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years of Firmware development experience, preferably with AArch64 SoCs in the industrial PC industry
  • Experience collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, firmware and product testing, etc.
  • Experience in embedded firmware and debugging using JTAG-based debuggers & logic analyzers
  • Strong background in software design with C and Assembly
  • Experience with version control systems like Git and the software development process
  • Understanding of ARM64 hardware architectures, firmware, and Linux
  • Extensive experience with ARM64 SoCs, their architecture and operation
  • Experience with device tree in an ARM environment is preferred
  • Engineering aptitude for electronic/electrical systems
  • Understand schematics for software/hardware integration
  • Ability to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Who we're looking for:

A self-motivated person who can work independently and who takes action without being asked. You work best in a high-energy, fast-growing industrial computer environment. You like solving problems and you want to learn more. You have experience with design of x86 or ARM-based motherboards, ideally for industrial applications.

Who we are:


OnLogic employees have the opportunity to shape our future and drive impactful change. We design and manufacture specialized computers and hardware solutions for companies all over the world, helping them to make the seemingly impossible possible. Our computers are designed to work where others fail, and it's our vision to be the first choice in industrial computing. To make that vision a reality, we've built a team of ambitious problem solvers, guided by the company's core values of Open, Fair, Innovative, and Independent. We have an open office, open salaries, and strive to be fair and transparent in our decision making. We encourage input and feedback from every member of our team and look to improve ourselves and our business every single day.

Diversity is an essential element of our core values. Not just respecting, but actively embracing a variety of backgrounds, life experiences, and opinions, helps us foster innovation, enhances our problem-solving capabilities, and promotes learning and engagement among the members of our team. We strongly encourage those with diverse backgrounds to apply.

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace for all employees. We do not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination, or bias based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about our values, our mission and what it's like to work at OnLogic, visit www.onlogic.com/careers.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000. We determine final compensation based on discussions with applicants and their experience in similar roles.

  • A competitive salary based upon your experience and the requirements of the role
  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • 401k plan with 3% employer contribution
  • An annual profit-sharing bonus
  • Paid maternity & paternity leave, and short & long-term disability
  • Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • A personal development plan created to help you (and us) grow

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