Senior Firmware Engineer II

JOB SUMMARY:

A Senior Wireless Firmware Engineer develops firmware for hearing aids, focusing on wireless communication protocols. They bring clarity to under-defined tasks and deliver high-quality solutions. This role requires cross-functional collaboration and deep technical expertise to enhance product performance and reliability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

Firmware Development

• Understand and participate in establishing requirements 
• Design and implement Wireless firmware
• Learn and understand Bluetooth Core standards published by Bluetooth SIG 
• Implement FW related to BLE or NFMI Radios
• Learn and debug issues related to the wireless subsystem

 Verify functionality of the firmware using manual and/or automated approaches 

• Design and document tests based on requirements to ensure good test coverage.
• Create unit tests, semi-automated test, and/or automated tests. 
• Implement and deploy automated tests using languages such as Python or C.
• Follow up on failed tests and system level integration issues in a timely manner.
• Initiate and develop new test approaches and improve on existing test approaches. 

 Follow and improve established processes and initiate new processes 

• Diligently follow development processes such as code reviews, creation of documentations, coding conventions, etc.
• Identify gaps in the existing processes and look for new opportunities to improve productivity. 
• Enhance existing processes and initiate and lead the creation of new processes.

 Mentor other engineers and help in the technical and professional growth of the team 

• Coach and mentor team members.
• Conduct tutorials and create documents to share knowledge.
• Be a role model to newer or less experienced team members.

 Coordinate projects 

• Lead the creation of project plans and work estimates.
• In scrum projects, take on the product owner or the scrum master role.
• Proactively communicate and coordinate project activities with other teams.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

 JOB REQUIREMENTS 

 Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields; or MSEE in related fields; or PhD in related fields

 Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience (with BS); or 5+ years of relevant experience (with MSEE); or 4+ years of relevant experience (with PhD)

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

Domain knowledge of the following is required, 

• Bluetooth Low Energy or other wireless communication protocol standard
• Wired communication and related protocols.
• Embedded firmware development
• Firmware test methodologies and tools
• Knowledge of Over-the-air sniffers such as Ellisys
• Knowledge of languages such as C or assembly required
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python required
• Knowledge of analog or digital circuitry
• Knowledge of architecture of programming devices such as DSPs or Micro-controllers.