Senior Firmware Developer

Job Description

* About Us At onsemi, we help improve lives through silicon and software solutions every day. Our intelligent power and sensing technologies solve the world s most complex challenges and lead the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. Were developing leading-edge wireless-enabled MCUs, DSPs and software that sense and connect the world or help manage personal health through body worn or implantable devices. Our world-class ultra-low power solutions also contribute to a more sustainable future. We invite you to join our innovative team and truly make a difference in people s lives. The Role We are seeking an innovative and creative Principal Firmware Developer to join our Wireless & DSP team in Waterloo. This position will primarily involve developing embedded firmware related to wireless communication and microcontroller features of our ultra-low power solutions. The ideal candidate has a passion for embedded firmware development, interest and/or experience with low power design and optimization, wireless protocols, great communication skills and the ability to work well independently as well as within a team. Why Join Us We create a diverse set of world-class products in a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere. We provide an environment of continual learning and growth opportunities including patent and publication incentives. We provide education assistance programs and support volunteer & charitable programs. In support of a healthy work life balance, we also provide flexible work hours as well as comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits. What You ll Do
• Build world-class embedded firmware solutions for our ultra-low power devices including:
• System-level firmware for applications including hearing aids and hearables
• Sample applications and libraries for our SDKs, which target a wide range of markets including IoT, implantable medical and automotive
• Wireless audio streaming applications
• Higher-level abstraction layers to aid ease-of-use
• Contribute to the design of our next generation wireless & DSP silicon and software platforms, software development tools and system architecture, particularly from an embedded firmware developer s point of view
• Provide technical content for end-user documentation
• Provide support for customer requests and issues
, * What You ll Need
• Bachelor s or Master s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably with specialization in embedded systems, communications protocols, or digital signal processing
• 5+ years of experience working with embedded systems and firmware development
• Strong embedded software development skills with experience in C
What Else You May Bring
• A passion for developing high quality modular, portable and testable code
• Experience with best-in-class software development methodologies including Agile Software Development, Test-Driven Development (TDD) and/or Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience developing embedded firmware applications using typical microcontroller peripherals & interfaces; bare metal or with an RTOS
• Experience using microcontroller Software Development Kits (SDK) and vendor sample code
• Familiarity with common embedded Integrated Development Environments (IDE) like Eclipse, Keil or IAR
• Python or other scripting programming experience
• Assembly language experience
onsemi offers accommodations during the recruitment and interview processes for applicants with disabilities. Should you require accommodation through either process please advise Human Resources. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

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