[Remote] Firmware Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Insight Global is seeking a Firmware Engineer to maintain and enhance firmware for proprietary hardware supporting remote energy monitoring, equipment control, and communication with central dispatch platforms. The role focuses on embedded systems development, troubleshooting field-deployed devices, supporting legacy firmware, and ensuring the reliability of energy management products while collaborating with hardware, electrical, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and enhancing firmware on proprietary hardware devices that support remote energy monitoring, equipment control, and communication with central dispatch platforms
• Embedded systems development, troubleshooting field-deployed devices, supporting legacy firmware, and ensuring long-term reliability of critical energy management products
• Work closely with hardware, electrical, and field teams to support product sustainability and operational performance

Skills

• This role is remote but the candidates •MUST • sit in Boise, Idaho
• 2-5 years of embedded firmware development experience
• Experience programming in C/C++, Python, and Linux
• Experience with Embedded Linux and Yocto builds
• Experience supporting and enhancing legacy firmware on embedded devices
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for firmware and hardware issues
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, hardware interfaces, and communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, RS-232/485)
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with cellular modems, satellite communications, or remote telemetry systems
• Experience with bootloaders, OTA updates, and secure firmware design
• Knowledge of Modbus, industrial communication protocols, and energy monitoring equipment
• Experience with battery-powered devices and power optimization
• Experience supporting long-lifecycle products deployed in the field

Benefits

• Remote work, provided the candidate sits in Boise, Idaho

Company Overview

Insight Global provides top talent and staffing solutions that help job seekers find careers in healthcare, finance, IT, and government. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://insightglobal.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Insight Global has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 163 in 2026, 281 in 2025, 164 in 2024, 75 in 2023, 17 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.