Xylem Inc

Senior Firmware Engineer

Xylem Inc$110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience for high-volume products.
  • Expertise in embedded C programming, device drivers, and HALs.
  • Strong Java programming skills for embedded environments.
  • Deep knowledge of ARM processor architecture and hardware-software interaction.
  • Experience with SPI, I2C, and inter-processor communication.
  • Understanding of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for ARM microcontrollers in electric metering products.
  • Optimize embedded C code, device drivers, and HALs, along with Java software for custom environments.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to troubleshoot integrated systems.
  • Implement real-time embedded solutions using RTOS environments.
  • Create automated build processes and CI/CD pipelines to enhance code quality.
  • Incorporate diagnostics and security features throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge electric metering technology.
  • Collaborative team environment focusing on technical excellence and innovation.
  • Potential for professional development and continuous learning in fast-paced setting.
  • Creative freedom to drive improvements in product quality and processes.
Full Job Description
The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Firmware Engineer to join our high-performing engineering team developing electric metering products. You will contribute to the architecture, development, optimization, and maintenance of high-volume embedded products while working in a fast-paced environment that values technical excellence and innovation. In this role, you will develop embedded C firmware for ARM-based platforms, create Java software for custom runtime environments, and drive improvements in product quality, testing, and development processes.

Core Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for ARM-based microcontroller platforms used in high-volume electric metering products.
  • Develop and optimize embedded C code, device drivers, hardware abstraction layers (HALs), and Java software for custom runtime environments.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate and troubleshoot complex hardware-software systems.
  • Design, implement, and support real-time embedded solutions utilizing RTOS environments.
  • Develop automated build processes, unit testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines to improve development efficiency and code quality.
  • Incorporate diagnostics, security features, manufacturing test capabilities, and design-for-test principles throughout the product lifecycle.


Required Qualifications
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development supporting mass-produced or high-volume products.
  • Expert-level proficiency in embedded C programming, device drivers, and hardware abstraction layers (HALs).
  • Strong Java programming experience within embedded or customized runtime environments.
  • Deep understanding of ARM processor architectures, hardware-software integration, startup/shutdown sequences, sleep modes, external memory, and peripheral interfaces.
  • Experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting firmware in embedded RTOS environments.
  • Experience with SPI variants, I2C error handling, and inter-processor communication methods.
  • Knowledge of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular communication technologies.
  • Experience implementing firmware build automation, CI/CD processes, and automated unit testing frameworks.
  • Experience with secure boot mechanisms, multi-stage bootloaders, and encryption technologies.
  • Strong documentation, debugging, and testing skills with a focus on diagnostics and manufacturing testability.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing firmware for metering, industrial, IoT, or other connected embedded products.
  • Experience supporting products through full product lifecycle, from concept through mass production.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environments focused on continuous learning and rapid execution.


Additional Information

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel Requirements: Minimal travel required, as needed.

About Xylem Inc

Xylem is a water technology company that designs and manufactures innovative solutions to meet the world's water needs. They provide water and wastewater applications with a broad portfolio of products and services that address the full cycle of water, from collection, distribution and use to the return of water to the environment. Xylem operates in more than 150 countries and has a workforce of over 17,000 employees. The company was spun off from ITT Corporation in 2011 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, New York.
Learn more about Xylem Inc
Size
17,300 employees
Market Cap
$19.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$254 million
5 Year Trend
+6.6%
Revenue
$4.8 billion
NASDAQ

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