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Job description
Overview
Position Summary
Overview
We are seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineerwith deep expertise in motion control systems, real-time embedded software, and low-level firmware development. This role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing firmware for microcontroller-based systems that interface with motors, sensors, and real-time peripherals. The ideal candidate works comfortably at the boundary of hardware and software and has strong hands-on debugging skills.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmwarefor motion control systems using microcontrollers
Develop software on bare-metal and RTOS-based systemswith strict real-time constraints
Implement and optimize stepper motor control, sensor interfaces, and deterministic control loops
Design and implement low-level drivers, including:
DMA drivers
Interrupt service routines (ISRs)
Timer, GPIO, and peripheral drivers
Architect and debug RTOS-based systems, including task scheduling, synchronization, memory usage, and ISR interactions
Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to:
Read and interpret schematics and datasheets
Perform hardware bring-up and board-level debugging
Interface with and debug embedded peripherals such as:
SPI, I²C, CAN bus, UART, PWM, GPIO
Apply strong knowledge of computer architecture, including:
CPU pipelines, cache behavior, memory hierarchies
Microcontroller buses and peripheral architectures
Perform advanced debugging using:
JTAG-based debuggers
Oscilloscopes
Logic analyzers
Function generators
Optimize firmware for performance, reliability, and real-time determinism
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design descriptions and test procedures
Mentor junior engineers and participate in technical design and code reviews
Qualifications
Min Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of 10 years of related experience or Master's Degree plus a minimum of 8 years of related experience or waiver based on experience. Degree should be in a technical discipline such as Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
Proficiency with a personal computer and software packages.
Ability to administer software engineering tools; configuration management, requirements management, and defect management.
Ability to operate instrumentation.
Possesses strong written and oral communications skills.
Ability to work in a team environment of software developersand testers.
Proficient in code languages found in product development.
Skills & Capabilities:
Proficiency with a personal computer and software packages
Ability to administer software engineering tools; configuration management, requirements management, and defect management
Ability to operate instrumentation
Possesses strong written and oral communications skills
Ability to work in a team environment of software developers and testers
Travel Requirements: The annual base salary range for this role is currently $165,000 to $200,000 range. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.
This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management,and select professional roles,are eligible for a performance-based bonus.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact for assistance.
We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.
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Worksite address
bedford, MA, 01730, US
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