Senior Firmware Engineer

We are looking for a highly driven and talented Firmware Engineer to join our sequencing instrument development team.
As a Firmware Engineer, you will collaborate with scientists and engineers to create software for manufacturing, servicing, and running a DNA sequencing machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Be a problem solver
• Be a contributor to firmware development for the sequencing instrument, including the maintenance and improvement of the existing code base.
• Provide guidance to other engineers facing challenging design decisions
• Help refine the tools and processes to make the project a success
• Work directly with scientists and engineers to make sure we are solving the problems the right way

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical/Firmware Engineering or significant experience
• 5+ years of experience
• Experience with C++, C, python and embedded systems development
• Experience with developing firmware/software for hardware systems
• Experience with IAR or other embedded system IDE’s.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing quality patterns and practices (continuous integration, static analysis, integrated testing)
• Proficient with source control management and configuration management practices
• Good understanding of object-oriented analysis and design
• Demonstrated success in collaborating in a fast-paced team environment and delivering high-quality software products using established agile development methodologies (such as Scrum, Kanban, etc.)
• Candidate should be familiar with development of embedded code using a Windows-based IDE
• Some experience in Linux based environments and comfortable with command line tools
• Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner, and ability to work as part of a team
• Analytical skills to effectively review and analyze technical problems

ATTITUDE/ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability and willingness to make an impact
• Be curious, detail oriented, and analytical, with a proven ability to learn quickly
• Be customer-focused, team-oriented, and motivated, taking ownership of assigned tasks
• Thrives in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• A passion for discovery
• Have proven verbal and written communication skills

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities.

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