About this opportunity
Entrust Corporation lists this Firmware Engineer II opportunity in shakopee, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Get to Know Us
Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity‑centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting‑edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.
Entrust is seeking a Firmware Engineer II to work within our product development team. This individual will perform the responsibilities outlined below and other duties as assigned. We develop systems used to print and personalize credit cards, passports, driver’s licenses, national IDs and more.
The Entrust Firmware team plays a key role in bringing this wide range of hardware products to life through use of embedded control of motors, sensors, vision systems, and huge variety of personalization technologies, including smart card chip programming, laser engraving, and printing. The team works closely with other engineering disciplines as well as cross‑functional teams to ensure our products meet the highest level of security and integrity, all while achieving industry‑leading levels of performance.
Responsibilities
Real-time embedded system software design for control systems in complex machines
Development of requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of embedded software components or applications
Participation in design and code reviews, hardware/software integration and development test
Understand and perform design trade‑offs in a collaborative team environment
Provide schedule input and communicate status to various levels of management, peers, and team members
Develop or contribute to development and maintenance of policies, practices, and standards
Continuously improve work processes to enable team efficiencies
Resolve product issues through problem evaluation, code modifications, development testing, and coordination with product support team members
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent technical degree
3+ years’ experience with embedded software, hardware and/or firmware in a product development environment
Experience (2+ years) with C++ and/or C in an embedded development environment
Experience with VxWorks, Zephyr, embedded Linux, or other embedded real‑time operating system
Experience with revision control systems, e.g. Git, Subversion
Experience with development processes, methodologies, and tools
Experience with unit and integration test methodologies
Must have unrestricted work authorization for US
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
Experience in electromechanical design
Experience with AI workflows
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Motor control
Smartcard technology
Color printing technology
RFID technology
Security concepts including encryption, PKI and vulnerability mitigation
Laser control
Networking protocols
Scripting languages
Proficient at using AI tools to assist with aspects of the development workflow
Exhibits good engineering judgment and decision making
Shows strong analytical and problem solving skills
Displays a high level of initiative and ability to deliver results on technical projects
Ability to work autonomously with cross functional team members
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare written specifications
At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys.
Benefits and Culture
Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning‑forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.
Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on‑site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.
Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.
We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.
Benefits and Compensation
Medical
Vision
Dental
401(k) matching contribution
Life and disability insurance
Mental health coaching
Virtual fitness programs
Paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays
Parental leave
Education reimbursement
Compensation Range: The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $85,413-$125,272 per year (in the primary posting location). Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, education, skills and experience. This position is also eligible for the company’s discretionary annual incentive plan.
Note: Benefit and Compensation programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Entrust has the right to end, suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.
For US roles, or where applicable: Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer.
For Canadian roles, or where applicable: Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas.
We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.
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Entrust is an innovative leader in identity‑centric security solutions, providing an integrated platform of scalable, AI‑enabled security offerings. We enable organizations to safeguard their operations, evolve without compromise, and protect their interactions in an interconnected world – so they can transform their businesses with confidence. Entrust supports customers in 150+ countries and works with a global partner network, we are trusted by the world most trusted organizations.
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Worksite address
shakopee, MN, 55379, US
Who can apply
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