Senior Firmware Engineer Embedded C++ / RTOS

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer – C++ & RTOS

Location: Mayfield Heights, OH
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with strong experience in C++, firmware development, and RTOS-based embedded systems. The ideal candidate will design, develop, test, and troubleshoot embedded software solutions for complex electronic systems.

This role requires strong hands-on experience in embedded programming, hardware-software integration, and developing reliable firmware for production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++ programming languages.


• Develop and optimize firmware applications for real-time embedded systems.


• Work with RTOS environments to build reliable and scalable embedded solutions.


• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of firmware and hardware issues.


• Collaborate with electrical, hardware, and system engineering teams during product development.


• Develop and maintain software documentation, design specifications, and test procedures.


• Perform firmware testing, validation, and performance optimization.


• Support product lifecycle activities including design improvements and issue resolution.


• Utilize Python scripting for automation, testing, and development support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.


• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.


• Strong programming skills in C/C++.


• Hands-on experience working with RTOS-based systems.


• Experience with embedded systems architecture, debugging, and hardware integration.


• Strong understanding of microcontrollers, embedded processors, and communication protocols.


• Experience with firmware testing and troubleshooting methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing firmware for industrial, automotive, robotics, or electronic products.


• Experience with Python scripting for automation or testing.


• Knowledge of embedded debugging tools and development environments.


• Experience working closely with hardware engineering teams.