Careers

Junior Firmware Engineer

AKA - Bit Wrangler

In-Person Role

Indianapolis, IN

Position Overview:


As an Embedded Software Engineer at Glassboard, you will be responsible for the firmware and embedded software (RTOS, Linux, Android) that will operate on custom electronics. Here at Glassboard, we are building technically strong, fast-moving teams that pride themselves on superior execution. This role entails ownership of our world-class firmware, ranging from architecture and implementation through validation and manufacturing support. This role will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer and work in close cooperation with our hardware engineering team as well as the rest of the Glassboard product development team.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Develop, enhance, and debug new and existing real-time firmware in C

  • Specify, design, and implement functionality and behaviors of embedded subsystems

  • Drive firmware development for performance, scalability, robustness, and tight hardware integration

  • Assist in the creation of technical specifications from high-level customer requirements

  • Participate in prototype bring-up and debugging, as well as functional verification


Education & Experience:


  • Minimum 1 year of experience in product development or R&D-focused field

  • Bachelor’s Degree in EE/CE/EET/CET preferred, or equivalent experience

  • Consumer, automotive, industrial, or medical product development experience a plus


Required Qualifications:


  • Direct experience developing embedded hardware using Linux, RTOS, or bare metal

  • Familiarity with common hardware-level communications such as USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, etc

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, on multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Experience with software tools such as Git or SVN

  • Familiarity with real-time debuggers like Segger J-Link

  • Familiarity with schematics, basic electronic components, and connections


Preferred Qualifications:


  • 3+ years of experience in product development or R&D

  • Experience with Embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot

  • Experience with Android AOSP and Soong build system

  • Experience coding in Javascript, Python, and C++ a plus

  • Familiar with IDEs such as Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, Kiel, IAR, etc.

  • An understanding of power electronics and battery management systems

  • RF testing experience and experience with regulatory certification and testing (FCC, CE, UL, IEC)

  • Experience working with wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE, LoRa, Wi-Fi, etc.


Benefits:


  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Retirement savings plan with company match.

  • Professional development opportunities.

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.