About the Senior Firmware Engineer Role at Robert Half

Join Robert Half's esteemed client in Mahwah, New Jersey, as a Senior Firmware Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing, building, and scaling embedded systems for innovative connected products. This full-time position offers a competitive salary around $140,000 and is perfect for seasoned engineers passionate about embedded firmware development, IoT solutions, and cross-functional collaboration. Located in the heart of New Jersey's tech hub, this role combines hands-on coding with strategic architecture decisions to deliver reliable, high-performance products that push industry boundaries.

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you'll work in an Agile environment, partnering with UX designers, culinary experts, video engineers, software developers, and hardware specialists. Your expertise will ensure products are agile, scalable, and market-ready. If you're seeking Senior Firmware Engineer jobs in Mahwah, NJ, or embedded systems careers with Robert Half, this opportunity provides growth in cutting-edge technologies like Docker, cloud platforms, and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with UX, culinary, video, software, and hardware engineering teams to review requirements, design features, and implement robust product functionalities for connected devices.
• Develop well-structured, high-quality, reusable firmware code by leveraging advanced design patterns, best practices, and modern embedded development techniques to ensure system agility, reliability, and scalability.
• Refactor legacy codebases proactively to optimize performance, enhance reliability, and improve long-term maintainability, reducing technical debt and accelerating feature delivery.
• Contribute expertise to architectural and performance design decisions, shaping the future of embedded systems for high-stakes connected products.
• Author comprehensive unit tests and integration tests, actively participate in rigorous code reviews, and execute thorough testing and debugging to uphold superior code quality standards.
• Streamline deployment and testing efficiency by implementing and optimizing CI/CD processes, enabling faster iterations and higher reliability in firmware releases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues reported by QA teams or stakeholders, applying deep domain knowledge to minimize downtime and maximize product stability.
• Engage in daily standups, weekly sync meetings, and sprint planning sessions within an Agile framework to align on priorities and drive continuous improvement.
• Scale firmware architecture using contemporary technologies such as Docker containerization and leverage cloud platforms alongside project management tools for seamless operations.
• Foster effective collaboration with team members, delivering solutions that perfectly align with the project vision, quality benchmarks, and business objectives.

Required Qualifications for Senior Firmware Engineers

To excel in this Senior Firmware Engineer position through Robert Half, candidates must demonstrate proven hands-on expertise in embedded firmware development. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required, along with 7+ years of relevant experience in building firmware for connected IoT products.

Key technical skills include mastery of C/C++ for embedded systems, design patterns, code refactoring, unit/integration testing, CI/CD implementation, Docker, and cloud platforms. Experience with Agile methodologies, cross-functional team collaboration, and architectural decision-making is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a track record of delivering scalable, reliable firmware in fast-paced environments set top candidates apart.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Expertise in embedded firmware development and connected product ecosystems
• Proficiency in C/C++, design patterns, and best practices for reusable code
• CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, debugging, and code review processes
• Docker, cloud platforms, and modern scaling technologies
• Agile experience with standups, sprints, and stakeholder collaboration

Why Join Us? Benefits and Career Growth

Robert Half offers unparalleled support for your career as a Senior Firmware Engineer in Mahwah, NJ. Enjoy a competitive salary up to $140,000, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, and professional development. Work with innovative teams on groundbreaking connected products, gaining exposure to state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.

This role promises long-term stability, performance bonuses, and networking through Robert Half's vast resources. Mahwah's vibrant tech scene, proximity to NYC, and work-life balance make it ideal. Apply now for Senior Firmware Engineer careers at Robert Half and elevate your embedded systems expertise!