Senior Firmware Engineer

## What you’ll do - Develop and debug embedded firmware for bare-metal microcontroller, RTOS, System on Chip, and Single Board Computer systems. - Work closely with project and product management to derive technical requirements from product requirements. - Work with the hardware engineering team to bring up new boards and systems. - Use data and statistical methods to analyze and resolve design issues. - Write control system code for actuators (motors, solenoids, etc.), including PID tuning and dynamic control. - Integrate and analyze sensor data (optical, thermal, reflective, etc.), focusing on signal processing and noise reduction. - Troubleshoot and debug low-level hardware interfaces such as USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, and GPIO. - Develop internal tools in C or C++ to aid testing, automation, and manufacturing processes. - Participate in code reviews, documentation, and revision control to ensure high firmware quality and scalability. - Collaborate across engineering teams to support the full product lifecycle. ## What we’re looking for - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science; robotics or control emphasis preferred. - 5+ years of embedded firmware experience, or strong project/internship experience for new graduates. - Strong C programming skills; C++ and/or Assembly exposure is a plus. - Experience with bare-metal microcontroller, FPGA, and Real Time Operating System development. - Experience with embedded solutions for electromechanical commercial electronics similar to Cricut’s products, such as die cutters, plotters, or printers. - Familiarity with electromechanical systems, including actuators and precision control. - Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for low-level embedded systems. - Excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills. - Comfort working independently and in a collaborative, hands-on environment. ## Work arrangement This role is in-office five days a week. ## Benefits Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, a yearly lifestyle stipend, and employee discounts. ## Application instructions Attach your resume, including links to your portfolio where applicable. You may also include other information to show your strengths and interests.