[Hiring] Firmware Engineer @Keyo

We are seeking a talented and experienced Firmware Engineer to join our team. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining firmware solutions for our embedded systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create efficient and reliable firmware that powers our hardware products.

Responsibilities  

• Design and develop firmware solutions for embedded systems, including architecture design, implementation, testing, and debugging.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define firmware requirements and ensure seamless integration with the hardware components.
• Write efficient and maintainable code in programming languages such as C, C++, or linux-based, shell-scripting languages for various microcontrollers and embedded operating systems
• Develop and implement firmware drivers and low-level software to interface with peripheral devices, sensors, and communication protocols.
• Conduct thorough testing and verification of firmware to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware-related issues by analyzing system logs, utilizing debugging tools, and employing hardware and software debugging techniques.
• Collaborate with software engineers to define and develop firmware update mechanisms and Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware upgrade processes.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in embedded systems, firmware development, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software engineers, and quality assurance, to ensure effective and timely project execution.
• Document firmware designs, specifications, and test plans to facilitate collaboration and future maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and firmware development concepts.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and shell-scripting languages.
• Experience in developing firmware for microcontrollers and embedded-linux based systems, including firmware architecture design, coding, testing, and debugging.
• Familiarity with hardware-related concepts such as interrupts, timers, GPIO, and communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CSI-2).
• Knowledge of firmware development tools, debuggers, and emulators.
• Experience with firmware testing and verification methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing.
• Familiarity with software development processes and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and related concepts.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex issues in embedded systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a full suite of benefits to our employees

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• HSA
• Life Insurance
• 401K Matching
• 529 Plans

Confidence Gap

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply — we'd love to hear from you.

About Keyo

We are building a company that reflects the world in which we want to live. One where we can enjoy the convenience of biometrics without compromising our privacy or personal freedom. To make this a reality, our technology allows businesses of all kinds to adopt biometric authentication quickly and easily. With Keyo, people are clocking into work, paying for a coffee, and unlocking doors with a wave of their hand. Our team is remote first, by design. Our talented employees work from all over the world because we want Keyo to reflect the people who use it: global citizens who bring their diverse perspectives to solve unique problems.

We are at an exciting juncture and looking for new voices and ideas to continue building our vision for the company. Keyo believes that the things that make us unique are our greatest strengths. We have an inclusive, global, remote-first workplace that comprises people from all different lifestyles, backgrounds, abilities, and nationalities.

Please note: Keyo is undergoing SOC2 compliance and performs background checks, and provides security training to team members.