Senior Firmware Engineer II

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in firmware development for consumer electronics or related products.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS (zephyr, FreeRTOS) and implementing in a multithreaded environment.
• Bare metal experience with at least one embedded microcontroller, preferably cortex-M architecture.
• Experience with wireless communication standards in embedded devices (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Cellular, UWB).
• Expertise in interfacing with and programming for SPI, I2C, and UART communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience with IoT sensors and peripherals.
• Strong understanding of hardware-software integration and debugging techniques.
• Professional expertise in using version control systems (Git).
• Experience with a full product life cycle, from hardware bring-up to field deployment and data analysis.
• Knowledge of security best practices for embedded systems.
• Prior experience with location-based services and products.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for Life360’s Tile and Jiobit products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, product managers, and software developers, to define product requirements and specifications.
• Implement firmware in C for real-time operating systems and bare-metal environments.
• Optimize firmware for performance, power consumption, and reliability.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure high-quality firmware releases.
• Bring-up new hardware, ensuring PCBAs are robust and ready for production.
• Utilize Python scripting to automate tasks and enhance testing procedures.
• Document design choices and maintain firmware documentation.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in firmware development and suggest improvements to existing products.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team’s knowledge-sharing efforts.