Piper Companies is seeking an
Embedded Firmware Design Engineer to join a leading telecommunications technology company
onsite 5 days per week near Raleigh, NC . The ideal Embedded Firmware Design Engineer will be responsible for developing low-level embedded software and firmware for networking and telecommunications products while partnering closely with hardware engineering teams on board bring-up, debugging, and system integration.
Responsibilities of the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer:- Develop and maintain embedded firmware for telecommunications and networking products.
- Design and implement device drivers, board support packages (BSPs), and low-level software.
- Support board bring-up, hardware validation, and system integration efforts.
- Debug firmware and hardware interactions using industry-standard lab tools.
- Develop software for Linux and RTOS-based embedded systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues throughout development and production.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams on new product development.
- Participate in design reviews and contribute to product architecture discussions.
- Support deployed products through issue investigation and root cause analysis.
Qualifications for the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer:- 10+ years of embedded firmware or embedded software development experience.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
- Strong experience with C/C++ programming in embedded environments.
- Experience developing device drivers and low-level software.
- Hands-on experience with Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
- Experience with board bring-up, hardware debugging, and embedded system integration.
- Understanding of networking protocols and telecommunications systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues across both firmware and hardware environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Compensation for the Embedded Firmware Design Engineer includes:- Salary range: $115,000 - $145,000 annually based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
This job opens for applications on 09/30/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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