Linux Firmware Engineer

As an Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer, you will join the Software House engineering team responsible for developing physical access control solutions, including intelligent readers, controllers, and I/O modules used to secure commercial buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide. You will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of embedded firmware running on Linux and Zephyr-based platforms. Working closely with firmware, hardware, software, and quality engineers, you will help deliver innovative and reliable products that sit at the intersection of software and hardware. ## What We Offer - Competitive salary - Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time - Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage - Career development and training opportunities - Collaborative and innovative team environment - Commitment to safety through our Zero Harm culture - Opportunity to work on industry-leading access control and security technologiesThis is an onsite position in Westford, Massachusetts. ## What You Will Do - Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for access control panels, readers, and I/O devices. - Develop software using C/C++ on Embedded Linux and Zephyr RTOS platforms. - Support hardware integration, board bring-up activities, and system diagnostics. - Modify and maintain Linux platform components including Buildroot, U-Boot, kernel drivers, and device trees. - Debug issues across hardware and software, utilizing tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle. - Support product enhancements, sustaining engineering efforts, and field issue investigations. ## Required Qualifications - US Citizen and/or Permanent Resident of the US. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. - 1-3 years of professional experience in embedded software or firmware development. - Experience developing software in C/C++. - Experience working with Embedded Linux systems. - Familiarity with Linux kernel, device drivers, Buildroot, U-Boot, or related embedded Linux technologies. - Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Zephyr or other real-time operating systems (RTOS). - Experience with board bring-up, hardware diagnostics, and embedded debugging. - Familiarity with ARM- or NXP-based embedded platforms. - Experience using tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers. - Exposure to Bluetooth, cybersecurity technologies, or connected devices. - Experience working in an Agile development environment.Hiring salary range: $79,000 - $110,000. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. This role offers a competitive bonus plan based on individual, group, and corporate performance, as well as a competitive benefits package.