Sr Firmware Engineer I

Starkey is hiring a Sr Firmware Engineer I at its global headquarters in Eden Prairie, MN. If you have Sr. level experience in Bluetooth low-level protocols and wireless technologies, along with embedded firmware development in environments such as ARM and RTOS? Starkeys firmware team is looking for candidates with solid C programming skills and experience analyzing wireless sniffer logs to support debugging and development. If this is your background and you are looking to join a high tech med device company that is passionate about improving lives with better hearing, we encourage you to apply.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better. Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting-edge hearing health innovations, industry-leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what's possible. We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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JOB SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB

A Senior Wireless Firmware Engineer is responsible for designing and developing Bluetooth Radio firmware in Starkey's products. They take the whole picture into account and look along multiple dimensions of a problem. Senior Engineers are capable of receiving an under-defined task, bringing clarity to the task, and accomplishing the task with high quality. They can independently and professionally interact with other teams. A Senior Firmware Engineer demonstrates both breadth and depth of knowledge.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/RESULTS

Understand and participate in establishing requirements

• Understand system level requirements impacting firmware deliverables.
• Collaborate with others in the organization to define and improve system level requirements.
• Define, document, and review firmware level requirements through analysis and simulations.

Design and implement high quality firmware

• Create and contribute to system level design and architecture.
• Create and document the design, simulation, and implementation of firmware based on requirements
• Use knowledge of programing languages (such as C or assembly) to implement firmware on a resource constrained hardware.

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education, Certification and Experience Requirements

Education

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering; or
• MSEE in related fields; or
• PhD in related fields

Experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience (with BS); or
• 3+ years of relevant experience (with MSEE); or
• 2+ years of relevant experience (with PhD)

Knowledge / Technical Requirements

Domain knowledge of one or more of the following is required,

• Bluetooth/BLE communication
• Wireless and wired communication and related protocols.
• Embedded firmware development.
• Firmware test methodologies and tools
• Knowledge of languages such as C required.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python required
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuitry.
• Knowledge of architecture of programming devices such as DSPs and Micro-controllers.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Great oral and written communication skills.
• Must be driven, methodical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually.
• Proficiency in problem solving.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The target rate for this position is between $106,260 to $141,750/year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, hearing aid benefits, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid floating holidays, paid volunteer service day, paid paternity and maternity leave and tuition reimbursement

This position is eligible for a bonus based upon performance results. There is no guarantee of payout.

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