[Remote] Staff Firmware Engineer | 1099 Independent Contractor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dojo Five partners with companies to modernize embedded software development and deliver reliable, high-performance firmware.

The Staff Firmware Engineer will provide technical leadership on complex embedded systems, design and test firmware and electronics, lead projects, mentor engineers, collaborate with clients, and help shape the company's technical practices and growth.

Responsibilities Set strategic direction for firmware best practices—for clients and for Dojo FiveDesign, develop, review, and test firmware, products, and electronicsDefine build systems, repository structures, and documentation standardsLead projects: work breakdown, architecture, and deliveryMentor and coach engineers; lead technical trainingCollaborate cross-functionally to align on project goals and requirementsRepresent Dojo Five's technical capabilities in client and sales discussionsParticipate in recruiting, group interviews, and technical reviewsContribute to branding, outreach, and marketing initiativesManage your time independently with accurate reporting Skills 3+ years of at least one of the following:Customizing Embedded Linux via yocto, including board bring-upZephyr with STM32 or NordicRequired: C, C++, PythonRequired: UART/USART, I2C, SPI, BLERequired: Various ARM coresRequired: IDEs (VSCode, Eclipse, STM32CubeIDE), Docker/devcontainers, benchtop tools (oscilloscope, logic/protocol analyzers, power supplies, multimeter), Git, pytest, unit testing frameworks (Unity/CMock/Ceedling, Google Test/gMock), Agile (Scrum & Kanban), risk assessmentsWork must be performed from a secure, fixed location with reliable high-speed internet within the contiguous United States10+ years of professional embedded systems development (15+ preferred)2+ years leading other developers (5+ preferred)Desired: Rust, Assembly (ARM, x86, PIC), VHDL, VerilogDesired: FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Embedded Linux (Yocto), Secure bootloadersDesired: CAN/CAN-FD, USB, Ethernet, WiFi, Cellular/LTE, Protobuf, MQTT, FlashDesired: Single, multi-core & heterogeneous SoCs; STM32, Nordic, NXP, SiLabsDesired: CI/CD pipeline configuration, CMake, binutils, serial consoles (minicom, screen) Benefits Remote work from a secure, fixed location within the contiguous United States Company Overview Dojo Five helps embedded teams modernize how products are built so releases are faster, more predictable, and easier to maintain.

It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://dojofive.com/.

Company H1B Sponsorship Dojo Five: Modern Embedded Development has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2023, 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.