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Firmware engineers who qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 can pursue permanent U.S. residency through employer-sponsored PERM labor certification. Sponsorship requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role, making your specialized embedded-systems or low-level programming expertise central to the case.
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Get Access To All JobsCareer-defining. Life-changing.
At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career.
About This Role:
Position Summary:
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Firmware Engineering Manager to lead and grow a critical embedded firmware team developing battery-powered cardiac monitoring devices. This role combines technical leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment.
You will guide a team working on resource-constrained, bare-metal systems while scaling the team, strengthening engineering practices, and enhancing collaboration with partner organizations. This role requires someone who can engage deeply in technical decisions, streamline documentation and regulatory work, and proactively improve team effectiveness in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Success in this role will require strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to influence across teams while driving clarity across both technical and organizational challenges.
This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to work remotely while maintaining hands-on collaboration with on-site engineering and operations teams. Up to 50% travel to San Francisco.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of firmware engineers, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
- Own firmware project execution, including defining priorities, setting goals, managing timelines, and ensuring delivery across multiple concurrent efforts
- Guide technical decision-making through architecture discussions, design reviews, and hands-on support for resource-constrained, embedded systems
- Partner cross-functionally with electrical engineering, software engineering, QA/RA, and other stakeholders to align on requirements, development processes, and delivery expectations
- Contribute to and oversee the development of firmware and associated documentation in compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and related standards
- Evaluate and prioritize incoming development requests, balancing new product development, sustaining engineering, and post-market activities such as field investigations
- Improve team effectiveness by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in workflows, tooling, and development processes, including CI/CD and test infrastructure
- Support and streamline documentation and regulatory activities, helping reduce overhead on the engineering team while maintaining high quality standards
- Monitor team performance and delivery quality, using data and feedback to continuously improve outcomes
- Drive hiring and onboarding efforts to scale the team and build the capabilities needed to meet evolving business needs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience managing firmware or embedded software engineers
- 3+ years of hands-on firmware development experience in resource-constrained, embedded systems (bare-metal preferred)
- Experience working in a regulated industry (medical device strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with regulated development standards such as IEC 62304 and ISO 13485
- Proficiency in C for embedded systems
- Experience working on cross-functional engineering teams involving hardware and software
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with connected or IoT devices, particularly battery-powered systems
- Experience contributing to documentation and design control activities in a regulated environment
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for embedded or medical devices
- Experience with CI/CD, test infrastructure, or other development tooling improvements
- Familiarity with coding standards such as MISRA
Location:
Remote - US
Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.
Estimated Pay Range
$166,000.00 - $216,000.00
As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.
iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com.
About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.
Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.
There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY.
For more information, see https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/01/taking-ploy-out-employment-scams and https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2020/PSA200121.
Career-defining. Life-changing.
At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career.
About This Role:
Position Summary:
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Firmware Engineering Manager to lead and grow a critical embedded firmware team developing battery-powered cardiac monitoring devices. This role combines technical leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration in a regulated environment.
You will guide a team working on resource-constrained, bare-metal systems while scaling the team, strengthening engineering practices, and enhancing collaboration with partner organizations. This role requires someone who can engage deeply in technical decisions, streamline documentation and regulatory work, and proactively improve team effectiveness in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Success in this role will require strong ownership, sound judgment, and the ability to influence across teams while driving clarity across both technical and organizational challenges.
This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to work remotely while maintaining hands-on collaboration with on-site engineering and operations teams. Up to 50% travel to San Francisco.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of firmware engineers, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment
- Own firmware project execution, including defining priorities, setting goals, managing timelines, and ensuring delivery across multiple concurrent efforts
- Guide technical decision-making through architecture discussions, design reviews, and hands-on support for resource-constrained, embedded systems
- Partner cross-functionally with electrical engineering, software engineering, QA/RA, and other stakeholders to align on requirements, development processes, and delivery expectations
- Contribute to and oversee the development of firmware and associated documentation in compliance with IEC 62304, ISO 13485, and related standards
- Evaluate and prioritize incoming development requests, balancing new product development, sustaining engineering, and post-market activities such as field investigations
- Improve team effectiveness by identifying and addressing bottlenecks in workflows, tooling, and development processes, including CI/CD and test infrastructure
- Support and streamline documentation and regulatory activities, helping reduce overhead on the engineering team while maintaining high quality standards
- Monitor team performance and delivery quality, using data and feedback to continuously improve outcomes
- Drive hiring and onboarding efforts to scale the team and build the capabilities needed to meet evolving business needs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience managing firmware or embedded software engineers
- 3+ years of hands-on firmware development experience in resource-constrained, embedded systems (bare-metal preferred)
- Experience working in a regulated industry (medical device strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with regulated development standards such as IEC 62304 and ISO 13485
- Proficiency in C for embedded systems
- Experience working on cross-functional engineering teams involving hardware and software
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with connected or IoT devices, particularly battery-powered systems
- Experience contributing to documentation and design control activities in a regulated environment
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for embedded or medical devices
- Experience with CI/CD, test infrastructure, or other development tooling improvements
- Familiarity with coding standards such as MISRA
Location:
Remote - US
Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.
Estimated Pay Range
$166,000.00 - $216,000.00
As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.
iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at taops@irhythmtech.com.
About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.
Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.
There have been instances where individuals not associated with iRhythm have impersonated iRhythm employees pretending to be involved in the iRhythm recruiting process, or created postings for positions that do not exist. Please note that all open positions will always be shown here on the iRhythm Careers page, and all communications regarding the application, interview and hiring process will come from a @irhythmtech.com email address. Please check any communications to be sure they come directly from @irhythmtech.com email address. If you believe you have been the victim of an imposter or want to confirm that the person you are communicating with is legitimate, please contact taops@irhythmtech.com. Written offers of employment will be extended in a formal offer letter from an @irhythmtech.com email address ONLY.
For more information, see https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/01/taking-ploy-out-employment-scams and https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2020/PSA200121.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Firmware
Document your embedded systems specialization early
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job requirement tied to your background. Gather evidence of your firmware stack expertise, microcontroller families you've worked with, and any proprietary protocol experience before the recruitment process begins.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and IoT hardware manufacturers file PERM petitions for firmware roles far more frequently than software-only firms. Filtering your job search by employers with documented sponsorship history cuts wasted outreach significantly.
Search green card sponsoring firmware roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces firmware jobs at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to roles where the PERM pathway is already established rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's with five-plus years of specialized firmware experience, your employer may file under EB-2, which can shorten your wait time significantly depending on your country of birth.
Negotiate the PERM timeline into your offer discussion
Ask whether the employer has worked with immigration counsel and how soon after your start date they'll initiate the PERM prevailing wage determination with DOL. Delays in starting this step add months to your overall green card timeline.
Verify your job duties align with DOL prevailing wage classifications
Firmware roles can fall under multiple SOC codes depending on whether your work is classified as electrical engineering or software development. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check how your actual duties map to each code before your employer files the LCA.
Green Card Firmware: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a firmware engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Firmware engineering roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker positions requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. If the role specifically requires a master's degree or you can demonstrate advanced credentials, your employer may pursue EB-2 instead. The deciding factor is how the employer defines the minimum job requirements in the PERM filing, not your personal degree level alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for firmware roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. For firmware engineers born outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or close to current, meaning the total timeline from PERM filing to a green card can run two to four years without a backlog. The employer also commits to a permanent position rather than a fixed-term one.
How can I find firmware jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters firmware roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the PERM process for similar positions. This is more reliable than asking employers cold during the interview process, when many HR teams don't yet know their own sponsorship policy for technical roles.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a firmware engineering position?
PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. For firmware roles, the employer must define specific technical requirements that match your background and document why generalist candidates didn't meet them.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes. Many firmware engineers begin the PERM process while on H-1B status, and the two are independent of each other. Starting PERM before your sixth H-1B year is strategically useful because an approved I-140 petition unlocks H-1B extensions beyond six years under AC21. USCIS allows these extensions in one-year increments until your priority date becomes current and you can file for adjustment of status.