Firmware Engineer

As a Firmware Engineer at FluentPet, you will play a crucial role in the development and deployment of our cutting-edge IoT solutions for the enhancement of pet communication. Leveraging your expertise in embedded firmware development and connected products, you will design, develop, and optimize firmware to ensure seamless communication between our pet buttons and the cloud. Experience with ESP32, FreeRTOS and AWS is a fundamental requirement for this position. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including customer service, alpha testers, and customers, to diagnose and resolve firmware and product issues.

- Design, develop, and optimize firmware for Dialog and ESP32-based IoT devices.

- Implement secure communication protocols for connecting devices to AWS IoT Core.

- Integrate AWS IoT services into firmware solutions, such as MQTT, Device Shadow, and IoT Rules Engine.

- Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration between firmware and hardware components.

- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry-standard coding practices.

- Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the quality and reliability of firmware solutions.

- Develop bootloader solutions and deploy over-the-air (OTA) firmware update mechanisms.

- Collaborate with customer service, alpha testers, and customers to diagnose and resolve firmware and product issues.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality IoT products on schedule.

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

- Proven experience in firmware development, with a focus on ESP32 microcontrollers.

- Strong understanding of IoT principles and protocols, including MQTT, HTTP, BLE and CoAP.

- Experience with AWS IoT Core, including device provisioning, authentication, and data management.

- Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.

- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Familiarity with Python scripting language and Git version control system.

- Knowledge of FreeRTOS is required.

- Experience with STM32, of AWS Lambda functions and Dialog microcontrollers is advantageous.

- Experience with embedded systems, audio processing, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and real-time applications.

- Experience with C or C++ build system tools (e.g., CMake) for managing complex firmware projects.

- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

- Previous experience working in a remote environment.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and project requirements.

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Fully remote position with flexible working hours.

- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects.

- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

- Professional development opportunities and career growth potential.

- Make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of IoT technology.