Senior Engineer, Embedded Software

What You'll Do

• Firmware Development Design, develop, and maintain production-quality embedded firmware for microcontroller- and SoC-based systems Own low-level software components including boot code, device drivers, RTOS integration, and hardware abstraction layers (HAL) Debug & root-cause system-level issues involving hardware–software interaction and optimize firmware for performance, memory, power, and real-time constraints API & Interface Development Design and implement robust, well-documented APIs exposing firmware capabilities to higher software layers Define clear software interfaces and contracts to ensure modularity, reusability, backward compatibility, scalability and long-term maintainability Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using NUnit for API validation at both unit level and system level, ensuring functional correctness, robustness, and regression coverage across firmware–software interfaces Technical Leadership & Ownership Own software modules or subsystems end-to-end, from requirements analysis through design, implementation, validation, and maintenance Drive solutions for complex and ambiguous software problems with minimal supervision Review and influence software architecture and design decisions across firmware and API layers Lead and actively participate in code reviews and design discussions , raising overall engineering quality Generative AI & Modern Development Practices Use Generative AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot‑style assistants) to improve productivity and software quality in firmware and API development Apply AI tools for code generation, refactoring, documentation drafting, test scaffolding, and design exploration Critically review and validate AI-generated outputs to ensure correctness, safety, performance, and compliance with coding standards Champion responsible and secure AI tool usage aligned with organizational guidelines and Willingness to continuously adapt development workflows as AI tooling evolves Collaboration & Mentorship Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in firmware design, API development, and modern development practices Contribute to and maintain technical documentation , including design specifications and API references Collaborate with Applications, System Design, Digital Design and Validation teams Must-Have Skills Firmware & Embedded Systems C/C++ Programming : Strong proficiency in developing efficient, reliable embedded firmware Microcontroller / SoC Expertise : Hands-on experience with peripherals, interrupts, DMA, and device drivers RTOS Expertise : Solid understanding of scheduling, synchronization, timing, and IPC mechanisms Debugging & Optimization : Advanced experience with embedded debugging tools and techniques API & Software Design Proven experience designing clean, modular APIs for embedded systems Strong understanding of software architecture, layering, and interface design principles Ability to balance low-level hardware constraints with higher-level software usability General Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently Experience with collaborative development tools like GitHub Clear communication skills for cross-functional technical collaboration Preferred Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communications Engineering or a related field 5+ years of relevant experience in embedded firmware and API development For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
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