[Remote] Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer - Austin, TX

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Connect Tech+Talent is seeking a highly experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer for a contract role. The engineer will independently design, develop, debug, optimize, and maintain embedded firmware and software for complex hardware platforms, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting documentation, testing, validation, and reliability initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for complex hardware platforms
• Develop and optimize software for Silicon Labs-based processors and embedded systems
• Implement and maintain robust software architectures using Finite State Machine (FSM) methodologies
• Work within Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) environments to develop reliable and high-performance applications
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize firmware using GCC toolchains and GDB debugging tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and software engineers
• Develop and maintain build systems using CMake
• Create technical documentation and support code reviews, testing, and validation activities
• Contribute to software quality, performance improvements, and product reliability initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in embedded firmware/software development
• Strong experience with Silicon Labs processors and development environments
• Solid understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Proficiency in C, C++, and Python programming languages
• Strong experience working in Linux-based development environments
• Deep understanding of Finite State Machine (FSM) design and implementation
• Extensive experience with GCC toolchains and GDB debugging
• Experience with CMake build systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience with Cursor AI development tools
• Familiarity with OpenSpec or similar specification/documentation frameworks
• Prior experience working in distributed or remote engineering teams
• Experience developing firmware for connected, IoT, or industrial embedded products

Benefits

• Contract employment
• Remote work option open to qualified candidates

Company Overview

Connect Tech+Talent is a Global Technology Partner which brings together highly qualified technology professionals with great companies. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.connecttechtalent.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Connect Tech+Talent has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 2 in 2023, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.