Embedded Firmware Architect

As the Senior Embedded Firmware Architect, you will own and evolve the firmware architecture for the the company's Device Runtime. You’ll partner closely with our internal embedded/software teams and the open source community to deliver a secure, scalable, and resilient edge runtime for global customers. We’re looking for a self-starter who can both hands-on code and delegate effectively across a distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect & DesignDefine and drive the end-to-end firmware architecture for the Atym Device Runtime.
• Lead design reviews and ensure alignment with security, performance, and scalability goals.
• Implementation & TestingDevelop firmware features and accompanying unit tests.
• Conduct thorough debugging, validation, and security hardening.
• Team LeadershipServe as the lead for the firmware engineering team: allocate tasks, manage priorities, and mentor engineers.
• Oversee code reviews, documentation reviews, and enforce best practices.
• Infrastructure & CommunityBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines and firmware build infrastructure.
• Engage with and support the open source community around the Atym Runtime.
• Technical Debt & DocumentationIdentify, prioritize, and mitigate technical debt.
• Author and maintain clear, high-quality technical documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
• • 7 years of hands-on firmware development experience on embedded systems.
• Deep expertise in at least one RTOS (e.g., Zephyr, FreeRTOS, VxWorks).
• Strong proficiency in C and low-level programming on Linux platforms (device drivers, bootloaders).
• Proven experience with firmware toolchains, debuggers, and version control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior technical leadership or architect role in firmware teams.
• Experience with bootloaders (e.g., MCU Boot, GRUB) and SoC/board bring-up.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (WebAssembly, QEMU, Xen, KVM).
• Familiarity with secure development standards (MISRA-C) and security best practices.
• Background in networking/communication protocols.
• Active contributor or maintainer in open source projects.