Firmware Engineer

Firmware EngineerLocation: Santa Clara, CA (primarily onsite)Group: Analyzer Product Group (APG), EngineeringPosition OverviewAs a Firmware Engineer, you will design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for complex hardware systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, systems, and software engineers, to support board bring-up, system integration, and product development from concept through production.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop embedded firmware using C and C++ in RTOS environmentsLead board bring-up activities and support new hardware developmentDevelop low-level firmware, including BSP, drivers, and hardware abstraction layersArchitect system-level integration across hardware interfaces, sensing components, and communication protocolsConfigure devices using datasheets and technical documentationPerform testing and verification of firmware codeDebug and resolve firmware and hardware/software integration issues using lab instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)Implement and validate digital communication protocols, including I2C, SPI, PCIe, and SERDESSupport system architecture design related to hardware interfaces and connectivityCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, integrating software and electronicsRequired Qualifications3+ years of embedded firmware development experienceStrong proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systemsExperience with RTOS-based developmentFPGA experience Hands-on experience with board bring-up and hardware debuggingExperience with low-level programming (BSP, device drivers)Strong understanding of digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, PCIe, SERDES)Ability to read and understand hardware schematicsExperience using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzersKnowledge of Python for scripting or testingStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience working on multidisciplinary products integrating hardware and softwareExperience in Analytical InstrumentationThe base salary range for this full-time position is $150K to $160K. Our total compensation packages include base salary, bonus eligibility, and equity. Your base salary range and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualification, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.We offer a comprehensive benefit package including:Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plansLife, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability InsurancePaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysEmployee Referral Program401KSocial events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)About Picarro:We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.At Picarro, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, or disability. Posted positions are not open to third-party recruiters/agencies, and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals. At Picarro, we strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have equal opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Picarro, Inc. at disabilityassistance@ for assistance.

Created: 2026-04-02