Schneider Electric

Firmware Engineer

Schneider Electric$68K — $102K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience
  • Expert-level C programming skills for embedded systems
  • Strong understanding of RTOS concepts including scheduling and interrupt handling
  • Experience with ARM-based microcontrollers (e.g., Cortex-A)
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with embedded toolchains and debuggers (Segger, IAR, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and debug RTOS based embedded system firmware
  • Implement multitasking systems utilizing tasks, semaphores, queues, and interrupts
  • Develop low-level drivers for various peripherals
  • Optimize firmware for real-time performance and stability
  • Integrate firmware with hardware and collaborate with engineering teams
  • Debug complex system issues using various diagnostic tools
  • Write and maintain technical documentation including design specs and APIs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Paid family leave
  • 401(k) plan with match
  • Paid time off (15 days annually, pro-rated in the first year)
  • Opportunity to purchase company stock
  • Military leave benefits
Full Job Description
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $68,000 - $102,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

We are seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer with strong expertise in RTOS based embedded systems. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain robust firmware for embedded platforms, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability across multiple products.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and debug RTOS based embedded system firmware
Implement multitasking systems utilizing:
Tasks, semaphores, mutexes, queues, event flags, timers and interrupts
Develop low-level drivers for peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO, Ethernet, etc.)
Optimize firmware for real-time performance, memory usage, and stability
Integrate firmware with hardware and collaborate closely with hardware engineering teams
Debug complex system issues using JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes and networking tools
Support bring-up of new hardware platforms
Write and maintain technical documentation (design specs, APIs, release notes)
Participate in code reviews and contribute to firmware architecture decisions
Support manufacturing, test, and field issues as needed

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
5+ years of embedded firmware development experience
Expert-level C programming for embedded systems
Strong understanding of:
RTOS concepts (scheduling, priorities, context switching)
Interrupt handling and real-time constraints
Memory management in constrained systems
Experience working with ARM-based microcontrollers (e.g., Cortex-A)
Familiarity with embedded toolchains and debuggers (Segger, IAR, Keil, GCC, etc.)
Experience reading schematics and datasheets
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Experience with bootloaders and firmware upgrade mechanisms
Experience in networked embedded systems and communication protocols (TLS, HTTP, TCP/IP, Ethernet, CAN, USB)
Experience with unit testing and CI for embedded systems
Familiarity with C2B5C/OS-II and other RTOSes (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr)

Soft Skills

Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Comfortable working on complex, long-lifecycle products
Detail-oriented with a focus on product quality and reliability

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Job Posting Compliance Form.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is a multinational corporation that specializes in energy management and automation solutions. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Schneider Electric offers a wide range of products and services including electrical distribution, automation and control, and energy management. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors. Schneider Electric is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets to reduce its environmental impact. The company has received numerous awards for its sustainability efforts and is recognized as a leader in the industry.
Learn more about Schneider Electric
Size
166,025 employees
Industry
Founded
1836
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Schneider Electric

More Telecommunications & Hardware Jobs

Find similar Firmware Engineer jobs: