Senior Firmware Engineer

Job location: Shenzhen, China About the role: As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain software solutions for embedded systems in off-grid solar and residential energy storage products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the entire product lifecycle—from hardware requirement scoping to software implementation.

By leveraging the latest embedded technologies, you will deliver high-quality, high-performance software systems that bring reliable power, convenience, and security to households lacking electricity across Africa and Asia. Develop Low-Level Drivers: Code and debug peripheral drivers including, but not limited to, UART, ADC, SPI, I2C, DMA, PWM, RTC, IAP, and LCD.

Develop Application Software: Design and optimize core applications, such as lithium-battery charge/discharge management, solar MPPT algorithms, MCU low-power management, HMI interfaces, and device status data logging. Product Maintenance & Debugging: Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in existing embedded products to continuously optimize product performance and design.

Technical Documentation: Write and maintain comprehensive software design documents and technical specifications. Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Communications, or a related field, with at least 6 years of experience in embedded software development. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with STM32 (mandatory), and proficiency with at least one other architecture (e.g., Nuvoton/similar Cortex 32-bit MCUs, 8051, Freescale, TI, or NEC).

Exceptional C programming capabilities with solid coding foundations and excellent documentation habits. Proven experience in low-power Bluetooth (BLE), Wi-Fi, GSM, or IoT module integration. Familiar with hardware driver implementation; ability to read schematic diagrams, independently debug hardware drivers, and proficiently use instruments like oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Fluent in version control and project management tools such as SVN, GitHub, and Bugzilla. Strong learning agility, excellent communication, and a strong sense of teamwork. Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English.