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Senior Firmware Engineer – Embedded / IoT
Mahwah, NJ (Hybrid) | Up to $175,000 base
We’re hiring a Senior Firmware Engineer to join a growing engineering team focused on next‑generation smart consumer devices, including connected appliances that integrate embedded firmware, sensors, cameras, and AI‑driven features.
This is a hands‑on senior individual‑contributor role with real ownership across product development, from early design through production and sustaining.
What you’ll be working on
- Designing and developing embedded firmware in C/C for MCU‑based products
- Working closely with hardware, UX, and product teams on new device development
- Contributing to smart appliance features, including sensor‑ and camera‑enabled functionality
- Owning firmware for control systems, state machines, safety features, and peripherals
- Debugging and troubleshooting at the hardware/firmware boundary (schematics, scope, logic analyser, JTAG)
- Improving code quality, performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Supporting testing, validation, and production ramp‑up
What we’re looking for
- 8–12 years of experience in embedded / firmware engineering
- Strong proficiency in C / C on ARM‑based microcontrollers
- Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS or similar)
- Solid understanding of UART, SPI, I²C, and other common peripherals
- Comfortable collaborating with electrical engineers and reading schematics
- Experience on electromechanical, consumer electronics, or control‑system products is a plus
- Ability to clearly explain design decisions and past technical work
Work model & benefits
- Hybrid working model (typically 3 days onsite per week)
- Competitive base salary up to $175,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Stable, long‑term product roadmap with multiple projects to engage with
If you’re a senior firmware engineer looking for challenging embedded work, real product ownership, and a flexible hybrid environment, we’d love to speak with you.
Pay: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- This role requires US Citizen or Greencard Holder. Do you have this?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mahwah, NJ 07430
Salary : $140,000 - $175,000