Senior Firmware Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development of firmware features from inception to production, ensuring functional equivalence and consistent integration with KitchenOS Cloud across both ESP32 MCUs and Embedded Linux platforms.

• Design robust technical specifications and solution architectures by collaborating with stakeholders to balance trade-offs regarding risks, timelines, and hardware limitations.

• Develop and refine clean, maintainable code in C and Golang, focusing on system performance, security, and resource efficiency.

• Represent Fresco as the firmware technical authority in discussions with third-party partners to establish technical integration solutions between their hardware products and our firmware.

• Guide the engineering team through constructive code reviews and feedback, while setting clear technical objectives and monitoring progress.

• Enhance the stability and integrity of the firmware ecosystem by identifying process shortcomings, maintaining documentation, and proactively monitoring for security threats.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in firmware development, particularly with Golang and Embedded Linux systems, as well as C for microcontrollers (ESP32 preferred).

• In-depth knowledge of Embedded Linux at the system level, including IPC mechanisms such as DBus, memory management, and idiomatic practices.

• Experience with IoT protocols (MQTT), serial communications, and managing OTA updates for extensive device fleets.

• A solid understanding of low-energy wireless communication, particularly Wi-Fi and BLE, is a significant advantage.

• Familiarity with build systems such as CMake.

• Experience with C++/QT/QML is a strong plus.

• Knowledge of the ESP-IDF SDK and Yocto is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to serve as a Technical Lead, breaking down complex features into well-defined tasks, estimating timelines, and mentoring engineers to promote growth and collaboration.

• Proven experience in translating business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.

• Exceptional communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical (Engineers) and non-technical stakeholders (Product, Design, Partners).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive, market-driven salaries.

• Equity.

• Flexible working model, including hybrid or remote options.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Meaningful share options through our Employee Share Option Scheme.