Firmware Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Firmware Engineer (Embedded C/C++): Designing, developing, and maintaining embedded firmware solutions for complex applications with an accent on bare-metal development and hardware interfacing. Focus on translating system requirements into functional designs, validating firmware performance, and collaborating with hardware engineers for low-level integration.

Location: Melbourne, Australia (Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required)

Salary: £85,000 - £95,000

Company

hirify.global is a recruitment firm hiring for a client specializing in complex embedded systems and engineering.

What you will do

• Design, document, and develop high-quality embedded firmware in C/C++ within agreed timelines.
• Maintain and enhance existing firmware, including implementing new features and bug fixes.
• Translate system and subsystem requirements into functional designs and use cases.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure correct low-level interfacing.
• Test and validate firmware accuracy, performance, and reliability using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Provide effort estimates and communicate schedule risks to project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Must hold Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience in bare-metal firmware development (C/C++).
• Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams.
• Proficiency with version control systems such as Git or SVN.
• Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes and/or logic analyzers.

Nice to have

• Experience with Atmel/Microchip (AT32, SAM) microcontrollers.
• Familiarity with embedded unit testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to Embedded Linux environments.
• Professional background in defence or complex engineering environments.