KiddeFenwal - Firmware Technical Specialist - Embedded C/C++

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Firmware Technical Specialist with 12 - 14 years of expertise in embedded firmware development for Fire Detection and Alarm systems. The role requires strong experience in Embedded C/C++, 16/32-bit microcontrollers, Embedded Linux, IoT Azure connectivity, cybersecurity, system troubleshooting, and product development lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, review, and maintain embedded firmware for Fire Detection and Alarm products.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into firmware architecture, design, and implementation.
• Perform coding using Embedded C and C++ and execute unit, integration, and system testing.
• Work on Embedded Linux including system programming, kernel, device drivers, and U-Boot.
• Develop secure IoT-enabled solutions with Azure cloud connectivity.
• Lead firmware troubleshooting, debugging, root cause analysis, DFMEA, and RRCA activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and global engineering teams across multiple time zones.
• Drive cybersecurity compliance initiatives across product portfolios.
• Maintain technical documentation, code reviews, and software quality standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong Embedded C and C++ software development experience.
• Hands-on expertise with 16/32-bit microcontrollers and bare-metal programming.
• Experience with I2C, SPI, RS485, Modbus and BACnet protocols.
• Strong knowledge of Embedded Linux (System Programming, Kernel, Device Drivers, U-Boot).
• Azure IoT Cloud connectivity experience.
• Debugging with emulators, JTAG/BDM debuggers and static code analysis tools.
• Git/SVN version control and defect tracking tools.
• Schematic interpretation and complex embedded system design knowledge.
• Experience with DFMEA, RRCA and cybersecurity practices.

Preferred Skills

• Google Test/CPP Unit Testing, JIRA, Model-Based Design, Connected Solutions and IoT applications.