Firmware Engineer – Mid

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire and life safety solutions with iconic brands such as Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria, and Aritech. The company develops residential and commercial safety products and services to protect people and property globally, focusing on innovation in fire and life safety leadership.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, or related technical field.
• Professional experience in firmware or embedded software development using C.
• Solid experience with embedded platforms and microcontrollers.
• Practical experience with bare-metal and/or RTOS-based development.
• Experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, such as STM32 or similar platforms.
• Experience with embedded communication interfaces or protocols, including RS485 and wireless communication.
• Understanding of embedded systems constraints such as memory, processing resources, timing, and power consumption.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, including experience with hardware debugging tools.
• Experience with Git and modern version-control workflows.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Proactive attitude, ownership, and willingness to collaborate across locations and time zones.

Nice to have:

• Experience with FreeRTOS or other embedded RTOS.
• Experience with STM32, TI MSPM0, or similar ARM Cortex-M platforms.
• Experience developing firmware for low-power embedded devices.
• Experience with secure bootloaders and secure firmware updates.
• Basic understanding of cryptographic concepts such as hashing, signing, and encryption.
• Experience with wireless communication technologies used in embedded systems.
• Experience with verification, certification, and high-volume production.
• Experience working with internationally distributed engineering teams.
• Familiarity with Scrum/Agile methodologies.

• Develop and maintain firmware for wired and wireless security devices and accessories.
• Implement firmware changes and new functionalities for products including Panels, Keypads, Touchscreens, Card Readers, Sirens, and Sensors.
• Participate in all stages of the firmware development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and production support.
• Develop embedded software using C and, where applicable, C++.
• Work with bare-metal and RTOS-based environments, including FreeRTOS.
• Develop and maintain communication functionalities using interfaces like RS485 and wireless technologies.
• Contribute to solutions requiring low-power operation, real-time performance, and efficient resource usage.
• Perform hardware-software integration and participate in system and firmware architecture discussions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, debugging, and bug fixing.
• Use development and debugging tools such as SWD/JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Contribute to firmware security mechanisms including secure boot and secure firmware update solutions.
• Support verification, validation, certification, and production activities.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and development guidelines.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Hardware Engineering, QA, Compliance, and Cybersecurity teams.
• Work closely with local and global engineering teams for knowledge sharing and consistent implementation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and development practices.

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