Entrust Datacard

Firmware Engineer II

Entrust Datacard$85K — $125K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical degree
  • 3+ years’ experience in embedded software, hardware and/or firmware in a product development setting
  • 2+ years of experience with C++ and/or C in embedded development
  • Experience with real-time operating systems like VxWorks, Zephyr, or embedded Linux
  • Familiarity with revision control systems such as Git or Subversion
  • Proficient in development methodologies and testing processes
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization for US

Responsibilities

  • Design real-time embedded system software for complex machinery
  • Develop requirements, design, code, test, debug, and document embedded software
  • Participate in design/code reviews and hardware/software integration
  • Collaborate on design trade-offs in a team setting
  • Communicate project status to management and peers
  • Contribute to the establishment of policies, practices, and standards
  • Improve work processes to enhance team efficiency
  • Troubleshoot product issues through evaluation, code modifications, and testing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and well-being programs including medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Generous 401(k) matching contribution
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Mental health coaching and virtual fitness programs
  • Paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Education reimbursement
Full Job Description
Entrust is seeking a Firmware Engineer II to work within our product development team. This individual will perform the responsibilities outlined below and other duties as assigned. Join a talented and dynamic team of engineers developing systems used to print and personalize credit cards, passports, driver’s licenses, national IDs and more. The Entrust Firmware team plays a key role in bringing this wide range of hardware products to life through use of embedded control of motors, sensors, vision systems, and huge variety of personalization technologies, including smart card chip programming, laser engraving, and printing. The team works closely with other Engineering disciplines as well as cross-functional teams to ensure our products meet the highest level of security and integrity, all while achieving industry leading levels of performance. Responsibilities: - Real-time embedded system software design for control systems in complex machines - Development of requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of embedded software components or applications - Participation in design and code reviews, hardware/software integration and development test - Understand and perform design trade-offs in a collaborative team environment - Provide schedule input and communicate status to various levels of management, peers, and team members - Develop or contribute to development and maintenance of policies, practices, and standards - Continuously improve work processes to enable team efficiencies - Resolve product issues through problem evaluation, code modifications, development testing, and coordination with product support team members Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical degree - 3+ years’ experience with embedded software, hardware and/or firmware in a product development environment - Experience (2+ years) with C++ and/or C in an embedded development environment - Experience with VxWorks, Zephyr, embedded Linux, or other embedded real-time operating system - Experience with revision control systems, e.g. Git, Subversion - Experience with development processes, methodologies, and tools - Experience with unit and integration test methodologies - Must have unrestricted work authorization for US Preferred Qualifications: - Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science - Experience in electromechanical design - Experience with AI workflows - Experience in one or more of the following areas: - Motor control - Smartcard technology - Color printing technology - RFID technology - Security concepts including encryption, PKI and vulnerability mitigation - Laser control - Networking protocols - Scripting languages - Proficient at using AI tools to assist with aspects of the development workflow - Exhibits good engineering judgment and decision making - Shows strong analytical and problem solving skills - Displays a high level of initiative and ability to deliver results on technical projects - Ability to work autonomously with cross functional team members - Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare written specifications Compensation Range: The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $85,413-$125,272 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and well-being programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part. Recruiter: Steve Donahue [email protected]

About Entrust Datacard

Entrust Datacard is a privately held information technology company headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota. The company was formed in 2014 through the merger of Entrust and Datacard Group. Entrust Datacard provides a wide range of products and services, including identity and access management, secure communications, and card issuance solutions. The company serves customers in a variety of sectors, including financial services, government, healthcare, and retail. Entrust Datacard is committed to sustainability and has implemented numerous initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its products and services, including the SC Magazine Award for Best Identity Management Solution in 2019.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1994

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