Embedded Firmware Engineer

About the Company

Chirp is dedicated to bringing relief and joy to as many people as possible through innovative everyday products. Since 2015, we have focused on creating unique solutions that help people feel better and improve their quality of life.

At Chirp, we believe in enjoying life to the fullest, whether that’s through outdoor adventures, spending time with family, or collaborating with a passionate team. Our mission is to improve lives, build meaningful connections, and create products that make a lasting impact.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded software for our hardware products. The Firmware Engineer will work closely with hardware, software, and product teams to deliver reliable, high-performance firmware solutions that power and drive our newest relief-providing devices. This full-time position is primarily on-site.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug firmware for embedded systems and microcontrollers
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architecture and hardware/firmware interfaces
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C/C++
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system validation
• Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, and power consumption
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in embedded systems and field deployments
• Contribute to code reviews and maintain thorough technical documentation
• Support bring-up and validation of new hardware platforms

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Experience working with microcontrollers and embedded systems (bare-metal, RTOS a plus)
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and USB
• Experience using debugging tools (programmer/debuggers, power supplies, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, etc.)
• Understanding of memory management, interrupts, and real-time constraints
• Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) protocol and Bluetooth modules
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior Engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARM-based processors or similar architectures
• Knowledge of wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Zigbee, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Exposure to secure firmware development and OTA updates
• Experience writing software applications (C#, Python, etc.)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Semi-flexible work arrangements (where applicable)
• Exposure to real engineering projects
• Excellent company culture