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Firmware Engineer

Hardware EngineerHardware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2010H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

New York

Posted

86 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishCloudIo TRust

Job Description

• Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers (C/C++ or Rust). • Own communication interfaces, device management, diagnostics, and OTA update systems. • Work with hardware on power management, timing control, and system-level reliability. • Build early prototypes and test harnesses for internal R&D. • Establish coding standards, architecture patterns, and long-term firmware strategy. • Collaborate on cloud/app connectivity (BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread, Matter).

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required.
5-8+ years of experience building firmware for consumer or IoT products.
Deep experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, ESP32, STM32, Nordic, etc.).
Strong grasp of real-time systems, power optimization, and embedded signal processing.
You enjoy working at the intersection of hardware and software.
You thrive in early-stage environments with fast cycles and high ownership.
Experience with high-voltage control electronics, smart film/EC systems, lighting, or motor control.
Cloud-to-firmware integration (OTA, remote diagnostics, provisioning).
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and handle a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts.
You must be a world-class individual contributor to thrive at Toptal. You will not be here just to tell other people what to do.