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Staff Application Engineer

Proven Recruiting
Cupertino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Staff Application Engineer – Cupertino, CA (Hybrid) – $135,000–$215,000

Are you a senior embedded engineer who thrives at the intersection of deep firmware work and customer-facing impact?

This is an opportunity to join a globally respected semiconductor and IoT technology company known for ultra?low?power wireless innovation, offering high visibility, strong technical ownership, and collaboration with international R&D teams.

Who you are:

  • 8 years of embedded firmware or applications engineering experience with strong C/C skills
  • Hands-on, must?have experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and exposure to Matter, Thread, Zigbee, Wi?Fi, or related wireless protocols
  • Strong hardware debugging and embedded systems troubleshooting experience
  • Customer-facing technical communication skills with the ability to independently solve complex issues
  • Work authorization: No current or future sponsorship available (client does not have resources to provide sponsorship)


What you’ll do:

  • Develop, debug, and support embedded firmware for low?power wireless and IoT systems
  • Work directly with customer engineering teams to support integrations and resolve firmware/hardware issues
  • Create technical demos, application notes, and enablement materials
  • Partner with global R&D teams and provide customer feedback to influence future SDK and firmware roadmaps


Why work here:

  • High?visibility role tied to expansion of a Silicon Valley engineering presence
  • Blend of hands?on firmware engineering and customer ownership
  • Direct collaboration with European R&D teams in a flat, engineering?first culture
  • Products used in millions of connected devices worldwide


What does this position pay?

Compensation is determined by several factors which may include skillset, experience level, and education.

The expected range for this role is $135,000–$215,000 per year. Please note this range is an estimate and actual pay may vary based on qualifications and experience.

What’s next?

Please email your resume to rc@provenrecruiting.com if you’re excited to explore this opportunity with our client.

We actively support and promote people of various backgrounds, from race, religion, gender to geographical area, university, lifestyle, and personality type. Proven Recruiting is minority-owned, majority women, and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the broader community. Apply today!

Salary : $135,000 - $215,000

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