Firmware Engineer I

• Develop embedded firmware for interactive toys and connected consumer electronic products.
• Implement desktop software tools to optimize the firmware development process.
• Support firmware and software development throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and production launch.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, designers, project managers, and manufacturing partners to integrate software with hardware systems.
• Develop and debug firmware for sensors, motors, LEDs, displays, audio systems, and wireless modules.
• Assist with troubleshooting hardware and firmware interactions during development and testing.
• Support rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development for new play experiences and technologies.
• Use embedded development tools, debuggers, and version control systems to develop and maintain firmware.
• Support multiple projects simultaneously while communicating effectively with technical and non-technical teams.

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Fluent in English; confident in working closely with cross-regional and international teams.
• 0–3 years of experience in embedded firmware development, prototyping, or debugging.
• Familiarity with embedded systems development using microcontrollers or microprocessors such as ARM, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, or similar platforms.
• Experience programming in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience programming in Python for desktop softwares. 
• Experience with software architecture – IoT, mobile, Cloud.
• Familiarity with analog and digital electronic systems and hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with embedded communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, BLE, or USB.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new technologies and development tools.
• Strong communicator who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced product development environments.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or project experience developing firmware for embedded or building software for consumer electronics.
• Experience implementing state machines or event-driven embedded systems.
• Exposure RTOS-based embedded systems.
• Familiarity with wireless systems such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or 2.4G technologies.
• Experience with sensors, motors, LEDs, displays, microphones, or audio playback systems.
• Experience building and debugging embedded prototypes.
• Experience developing desktop applications in high level languages(Python) to support internal automations.