Embedded Firmware Engineer (C/C++)

TL;DR

Embedded Firmware Engineer (C/C++ / IoT): Developing and optimizing firmware for public safety devices like body cameras and mobile routers with an accent on board bring-up and low-level driver development. Focus on achieving reliable deterministic behavior, resource optimization for battery life, and integrating complex peripherals.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

Company

Innovative SaaS company providing digital solutions for frontline professionals, including body cameras, in-car videos, and digital evidence systems for public safety.

What you will do

• Lead board bring-up activities for new hardware platforms, including bootloader configuration and peripheral verification.
• Design and maintain firmware in C/C++ for bare-metal microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems.
• Develop and optimize device drivers for sensors, radios, storage, and communication interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet).
• Tune interrupt handlers and low-level scheduling to ensure reliable, deterministic system behavior.
• Perform resource optimization for CPU, memory, and power consumption to meet battery-life targets.
• Diagnose hardware/firmware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debuggers.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of professional experience developing embedded firmware for production hardware.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, including memory management and real-time constraints.
• Hands-on experience with bare-metal development and at least one RTOS or embedded Linux distribution (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot).
• Proven experience with board bring-up and hardware validation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and basic PCB layouts.
• Experience working in an agile/Scrum environment within cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with wireless communication stacks such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, and LTE.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows and modern CI/CD tooling for firmware builds.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• 15 days of PTO plus floating holidays.
• Annual bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture in a fast-growing, mission-driven company.