Posted at: 15 January

Firmware Engineer (Remote)

Company

FortifyIQ

FortifyIQ is a Salem, MA-based B2B company specializing in semiconductor security, offering hardware security IP cores and cryptographic solutions to protect against advanced attacks.

Remote Hiring Policy:

FortifyIQ supports fully remote work for various roles, hiring from multiple regions without specific geographic limitations.

Job Type

Full-time

Allowed Applicant Locations

Worldwide

Job Description

We’re looking for a motivated Firmware Engineer to join a dynamic team developing embedded software for high-performance memory and system-on-chip platforms. You’ll work hands-on with both firmware and diagnostic software, helping shape next-generation memory interface products.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop embedded firmware from requirements through deployment.
  • Implement and debug software for embedded devices and systems.
  • Participate in architecture design, documentation, and code reviews.
  • Integrate, test, and validate new firmware features.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system bring-up and testing.

Qualifications

  • BS or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Strong C/C++ programming skills and understanding of embedded systems.
  • Hands-on experience with debugging tools and software validation.
  • Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for automation and testing.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred / Plus

  • Experience with device drivers and low-level hardware interfaces.
  • Familiarity with Linux kernel development or RTOS concepts.
  • Understanding of multi-threaded execution, interrupts, and synchronization mechanisms.
  • Experience with SoC platforms, BIOS, or BMC development.