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Responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, and maintenance of embedded software for HVAC and smart control systems.
The role requires strong expertise in Embedded C/C++, Zephyr RTOS, Modbus communication, embedded system testing, and hardware/software integration to support development of reliable, secure, and high-performance products.
Strong programming experience in Embedded C/C++
Hands-on experience with Zephyr RTOS
Expertise in Modbus RTU/TCP Communication
Embedded debugging and troubleshooting
Embedded System Testing and automation
Hardware/Software Integration and board bring-up
Microcontroller architecture and peripheral development
UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet communication protocols
Configuration management tools (Git)
Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) for embedded projects
Key Responsibilities:
Embedded Software Development:
Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using Embedded C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems.
Implement modular, reusable, and scalable software architecture following industry best practices.
Develop device drivers, middleware, and application-layer software components.
Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards such as MISRA-C and secure coding guidelines.
RTOS Development:
Develop and optimise embedded applications using Zephyr RTOS.
Configure and manage tasks, threads, semaphores, queues, timers, and interrupt handling mechanisms.
Integrate Zephyr-based solutions with hardware platforms and communication stacks.
Communication Protocol Integration:
Design, implement, and troubleshoot Modbus RTU/TCP communication interfaces.
Develop communication frameworks for interaction between controllers, sensors, gateways, and cloud-connected devices.
Analyse protocol traces and resolve communication and interoperability issues.
Skills:
Embedded C/C++
Zephyr RTOS
Modbus Communication
Embedded System Testing
Hardware/Software Integration
Skill Proficiency - 4
The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $40.22/hour - $62.84/hour. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.
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Who's Hiring
- Apple22

- Tesla18

- Anduril13

- Qualcomm9

- Micron Technology8

Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware41
- Technology & Software30
- Manufacturing14
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Science & Research7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in firmware engineer jobs.
- Proficiency in embedded C and C++ for resource-constrained microcontroller environments
- Experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or VxWorks
- Hands-on knowledge of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, and USB
- Ability to use JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for hardware-software debugging
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science
- Familiarity with version control systems and embedded build toolchains such as GCC and CMake
Tips for Your Firmware Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for embedded specifics
List the microcontrollers, processors, and architectures you've programmed by name, ARM Cortex, RISC-V, PIC, AVR. Hiring managers scan for exact part families, not just 'embedded C experience,' so specificity here separates your resume from the pile.
Show your debugging and testing tools
Firmware roles require hands-on verification skills, so call out JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers like Saleae you've used. Teams want proof you can diagnose hardware-software boundary issues without hand-holding.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists firmware engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by communication protocol
When targeting roles, match your protocol experience, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Bluetooth LE, to the job description. Engineers who match two or more listed protocols in their first paragraph consistently move faster through initial screening.
Prepare a portfolio of real hardware projects
A GitHub repo with commented embedded C or C++ code, schematic references, and a short README explaining constraints you solved beats a generic portfolio. Defense, medical, and automotive interviewers often ask to see actual firmware written for constrained memory environments.
Negotiate with RTOS and toolchain depth
In offer discussions, use your FreeRTOS, Zephyr, or VxWorks experience as a concrete differentiator if the role depends on it. Teams replacing a senior engineer with deep RTOS knowledge have real motivation to close quickly at the upper end of a band.
Firmware Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most firmware engineers?
The companies hiring the most firmware engineers right now include Apple, Tesla, and Anduril, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in automotive, consumer electronics, and medical device manufacturers.
How many firmware engineer jobs are remote?
About 37% of firmware engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies widely by sub-discipline. Software-heavy roles involving protocol stacks, cloud-connected device firmware, and bootloader development tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring bench testing, hardware bring-up, or lab access are typically on-site.
How do you become a firmware engineer?
Start with a foundation in embedded C or C++ and pick up a low-cost development board like a STM32 or Arduino to write real drivers and interrupt handlers. Build a project that integrates at least one communication protocol and a peripheral. Apply to associate or junior embedded roles that list the architecture you've practiced, and expect your first interviews to include live coding on microcontroller problems and questions about memory layout.
Can you get hired as a firmware engineer without much experience?
Yes, but your portfolio has to substitute for professional history. Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who have written interrupt-driven code, worked with at least one RTOS, and debugged a hardware-software issue on real silicon. A documented side project on GitHub with commented source code and a clear problem statement carries more weight than a degree alone when professional credits are thin.
What does the firmware engineer interview process look like?
Most firmware interview processes run three to four stages. An initial phone screen with a recruiter or engineering manager focuses on your embedded background and project history. A technical screen follows, usually involving live coding in C on microcontroller scenarios, memory management, or bit manipulation. A final loop brings in multiple engineers and often includes a design discussion around a constrained embedded system, plus questions about your debugging approach and toolchain experience.
Where can I find and apply to firmware engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to firmware engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the roles that match your embedded background, whether that's automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics, or industrial systems, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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