Staff/Sr. Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware
InnoPhase IoT
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We’re seeking a Staff/Senior Staff Firmware Engineer to join our collaborative team in developing robust and reliable firmware for next-generation IoT devices. In this role, you will develop firmware, device drivers and support system integration efforts for ULP IoT solution, focusing on performance, reliability, and maintainability. Experience with TrustZone and Trusted Firmware-M (TF-M) is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop embedded firmware for IoT devices, targeting ARM Cortex-M micro controllers
- Experience with ARM TrustZone and Trusted Firmware-M (TF-M) for secure firmware partitioning desired
- Implement and optimize low-level drivers and integrate with hardware abstraction layers (HAL)
- Develop secure boot and firmware update mechanisms, ensuring robust and reliable device operation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, security) to define and implement firmware features
- Debug, test, and validate firmware on target hardware, using J-Link, Oscilloscope and logic analyzers
- Contribute to documentation of firmware architecture, design decisions, and implementation details
- Security-focused system design, secure boot, and trusted execution environments
- Memory partitioning and isolation in ARM Cortex-M micro controllers.
- Secure OTA updates and lifecycle management for IoT devices
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 5 - 10 years of experience in embedded firmware development for IoT or embedded systems;
- Background or experience in security-related technologies (e.g., cryptography, secure coding practices, cybersecurity).
- Strong proficiency in C/C++ and low-level driver development.
- Familiarity with working on SDK-based development
- Familiarity with RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr)
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and debugging tools
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and contribute to a team-focused environment
It is key to unleash the potential in every employee, every team, every leader, and the company herself. We know employees perform best when motivated, appreciated and recognized, and can be themselves. We are committed to building a culture where every voice can be heard, everyone has room for growth and can make meaningful contributions. At the end of the day, we want success not just for the company, but also for everyone who believes in the company, the vision, and the future.
Summary
Develop secure embedded firmware for IoT devices, focusing on performance, security, and reliability.
Job title
Staff/Sr. Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware
Experience level
5-10 years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
technology
Location requirements
Remote or onsite in San Diego, California, USA
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
California, USA
San Diego, CA, USA