Senior Firmware Engineer

Job Title:  Firmware Engineer/Senior Firmware Engineer 

Report to: Senior Manager, Product Engineering, APAC

Location: Shanghai

Company Overview

At Industrial Scientific, we are committed to revolutionizing workplace safety through advanced gas detection technology. As a leading provider, our mission is to protect lives and create safer work environments. Guided by our vision of eliminating occupational fatalities by 2050, we dedicate ourselves to developing innovative solutions that actively shield workers from hazardous gases and environments.

Our products are designed with precision and reliability as core considerations, ensuring every worker can return home safely at the end of the day. We take pride in our expertise, integrity, and commitment to excellence—qualities that drive us to continuously improve and advance our product offerings. Join us in our efforts to build safer workplaces for everyone.

Job Responsibilities​

1. Lead the design, development, testing, and optimization of firmware for embedded systems, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compatibility with hardware components.​
2. Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to define technical requirements and align firmware solutions with product goals.​
3. Conduct code reviews, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and provide technical guidance to junior firmware engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.​
4. Manage end-to-end firmware development projects (if with project management experience), including defining project timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress to ensure on-time delivery.​
5. Stay updated with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies (such as IoT, AIoT, and low-power embedded systems), and best practices in firmware engineering, and propose innovative solutions to enhance product competitiveness.​
6. Document firmware design specifications, development processes, and testing procedures to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance with company standards.​

Job Requirements​

1. Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.​
2. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in firmware development for embedded systems, with a strong proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and assembly language.​
3. Deep understanding of embedded system architectures (e.g., ARM, MCU, DSP), communication protocols (e.g., UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet), and operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, Linux RTOS).​
4. Proven experience in debugging embedded systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers.​
5. Preferred: 5+ years of project management experience in firmware or embedded system projects, including experience in project planning, risk management, and cross-functional team coordination.​
6. Excellent problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.​
7. Good communication skills in English (both written and verbal); proficiency in additional languages is a plus.​

What We Offer​

• A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, and annual performance bonuses.​
• Opportunities for career growth and development, including access to advanced technical training and promotion paths to leadership roles.​
• A collaborative and innovative work environment, with a team of talented professionals dedicated to driving technological advancement.​
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that have a significant impact on Gas Detection industry and global users.