Embedded Firmware Developer

Directs the activities related to the analysis, design, programming, debugging, troubleshooting, and modification of software for firmware (IC embedded code) applications. Oversees programming activities involving analog and digital hardware and software operating systems. May have responsibility for the programming of assembly language, machine language and high level languages, including but not limited to C and C++. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation

• Manages resources to complete programming projects, and designs detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly

• Leads multiple project teams of other firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration

• Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development

• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk

• Serve as an expert on all firmware related topics and acts as overall firmware leadership to provide perspective to cross- organization projects, programs, and activities

• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware design organization

• Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise of complex software systems, including enterprise, middleware, firmware, and embedded systems

• Strong experience in software development, systems engineering, or software product management. or electrical engineering

• Expert business acumen and knowledge of root cause analysis and problem detection

• Extensive experience with multiple firmware design tools and languages. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Extensive Experience in overall architecture of firmware and interaction with hardware designs for products and solutions

• Designing and integrating firmware into overall architecture and hardware design

• Evaluating forms and processes for firmware testing and methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, and testing scripts and tools

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language

• Strong Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at senior management levels

• Expert team skills and ability to cross functionally drive/influence work through others, ability to mentor and lead teams to achieve results for complex, ambiguous projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Unit testing, Robot Framework, SonarQube or SonarLint

Scope & Impact

• Partners with sales, customer success, and support teams to define business requirements, product design, deployment and adoption plans

• Acts as a subject matter expert and advise various internal, partner, and customer teams on the needs and requirements of target markets

• Provides guidance for junior team members

• Oversees the overall quality of work of the product management team

• Decisions with regard to products may have organizational impacts of up to a year

Complexity

• High: Extensive cross-functional/cross-organizational senior management interface; deals with complex strategic issues

• Unique mastery and recognized authority on relevant subject matter knowledge including technologies, theories and techniques. Contributes to the development of innovative principles and ideas. Successfully operates in HP's most complex disciplines.

• Provides highly innovative solutions. Leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives. May participate in cross-division, multi-function teams. Provides mentoring and guidance to lower level employees.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area or demonstrated competence. Typically 10+ years of relevant experience.