Senior Firmware Engineer - Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)
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CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.Job DescriptionPOSITION PURPOSEThe Senior Firmware Engineer will design, develop, and maintain firmware for sensors, RF technologies (BLE/Wi-Fi/Cellular/GNSS), devices, and systems. The role requires expertise in RTOS-based systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) and bare-metal development on ARM Cortex-M3 and M4 processors (e.g., Nordic, Silicon Labs, STM32).The engineer will architect and implement firmware solutions that optimize performance, enhance signal quality, and ensure seamless connectivity. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, conduct comprehensive testing and debugging, and deliver high-quality, reliable firmware releases.In addition, the Senior Firmware Engineer will provide technical guidance to junior team members, contribute to architecture decisions, and stay abreast of advancements in embedded systems and wireless technologies.SCOPE•Global Role: Interact with teams across multiple regions to develop cutting-edge firmware solutions.MEASURES•Firmware Development: Contribute directly to the development, debugging, and optimization of firmware.•Workflow Management: Oversee and manage development schedules to meet project milestones.MAJOR / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES•Translate system requirements into detailed design specifications for RTOS and bare-metal environments. Inclusive of architectural overviews, detailed software design specifications, and test requirements.•Design, develop, and test I/O communications, device drivers, and inter-chip protocols (I2C, SPI, UART).•Design, develop, and test network communications (Cellular, LPWAN, BLE, and WIFI ) using protocols such as MQTT•Develop and implement best practices in software development methodologies, including unit testing and continuous integration. Know how to write modular and extensible code.•Participate in technical reviews for system architecture, design, and firmware implementation.•Collaborate with global IT systems, operations, and cross-functional program management teams to integrate firmware with cloud platforms.•Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during hardware bring-up, production, and field operations.•Define and verify end-to-end system requirements, working closely with consultants, vendors, and contract manufacturers.CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING •Collaborating with stakeholders unfamiliar with product development methodologies including agile, design thinking, and digital product management•Balancing the needs and milestones of individual products against ensuring a balanced portfolio that follows the product lifecycle•Working in a truly global role across different time zones and cultures•Working in a new digital organization that is still growing and forming, so handling ambiguity is key to the role•Responsible for defining and verifying end-to-end system requirements and developing hardware including integration with the cloud platforms by closely working with consultants, vendors, and contract manufacturers.•Troubleshoot technical issues during bring up, production and operations.KEY CONTACTS Internal: Agile PMO lead, Digital strategy and execution lead, Operation Team, Product owner(s) and SW Development TeamExternal: Contract Manufacturer, Component Supplier and Third-party vendorQUALIFICATIONS •Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in related fields.•MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field is preferred with 3+ years of experience.Desirable Qualifications:•Relevant agile qualification•Relevant project management qualificationEXPERIENCEHands on experience in:•Bare metal and Real-time Operating systems (e.g, FreeRTOS, Zephyr)•Networking Protocols - TCP/IP, UDP, MQTT, CoAP, SNTP•Developing and debugging over Wi-Fi, BLE, and Cellular networks•Sensor driver experience (accelerometers, gyro, GPS, humidity, temperature) and actuators.•Serial communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART.•Experience in Cloud platforms (AWS) for use in OTA and device telemetry•Experience in ARM Cortex-M based microcontrollers (SiLabs, STM32, Nordic).•Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, confluence etc.) and configuration to work in an agile software environment for development testing and issues management.•Experience in hardware debug tools such as debuggers (JTAG)/protocol analyzers / Oscilloscopes / Multi-meters/etc.•Hands-on in LTE-M1, NB-IoT is a plusSKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE •Creative, motivated, driven. Has an excellent work ethic and passion to succeed•Excellent communications and cross-functional skills•Experience of complex embedded Software development using C/C++ and Python for scripting. •Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively and handle tight deadlines•Ability and desire to learn new skills•Can work in a close team environment / strong team playerRemote TypeHybrid RemoteWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. 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