Senior IoT Embedded C Developer

As a Senior IoT Embedded C Developer at our Boston, MA company, you will primarily focus on embedded C development and optimization, contributing 80% of your time to this area. You'll be hands-on with coding and debugging while also taking part in system integration and collaborating with hardware teams. Mentoring junior engineers will occupy about 10% of your role, ensuring that you play a crucial part in their development and the team’s overall success.

To become a Senior IoT Embedded C Developer at our company, you need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Additionally, having over 5 years of experience in embedded C firmware development is crucial, along with a deep understanding of microcontroller systems. Proficiency in communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, and IoT protocols like Wi-Fi, BLE, and MQTT will also be necessary for this role.

Strong skills in debugging, optimizing, and troubleshooting embedded systems can greatly enhance your candidacy for the Senior IoT Embedded C Developer role. Additionally, experience with RTOS like FreeRTOS and expertise in low-power design for IoT applications can set you apart. Leadership qualities and analytical problem-solving skills are also highly valued in this position.

In the Senior IoT Embedded C Developer role, you'll be working on cutting-edge projects that involve developing firmware for connected IoT devices. This will include tasks ranging from coding and optimization to hands-on debugging and system integration. Your work will directly impact the development of innovative, high-performance embedded systems that are pivotal for our electrical solutions.

Yes, the Senior IoT Embedded C Developer position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to work both in-office and remotely. This flexibility is designed to provide you with the best of both worlds—collaboration and engagement with your team while still enjoying the comfort of a remote work environment.

Discuss specific projects where you utilized embedded C to develop firmware. Elaborate on the technologies and tools you used and highlight any challenges you overcame during the development process.

Share your systematic approach to debugging, including tools and techniques you use. Provide an example of a particularly challenging issue you resolved and the methods you employed.

Detail your experience with I2C, SPI, UART, and IoT-specific protocols like Wi-Fi, BLE, and MQTT. Explain how you implemented these protocols in your past projects and the impact they had on the system's performance.

Discuss coding practices you follow that enhance code reliability and scalability. Mention specific design patterns or methodologies you use and how they have benefited your projects.

Provide a comprehensive example where you developed low-power firmware for an IoT application. Discuss the challenges faced and the strategies you employed to achieve energy efficiency.

Talk about specific projects where you utilized Wi-Fi, BLE, or similar technologies. Explain how these communications were integrated into the overall system and any challenges you encountered.

Emphasize the importance of communication and teamwork within cross-functional groups. Share experiences showcasing how effective collaboration has led to project success, highlighting your role in facilitating this.

Discuss your mentoring philosophy and how you would approach guiding a junior engineer. Provide specific scenarios where you've successfully mentored others in the past.

Reflect on current trends such as edge computing, AI integration, or enhanced security protocols in IoT. Discuss how these trends influence firmware development and product design.

Express your enthusiasm for the role and the company’s mission. Discuss how your background aligns with the job's requirements and how you can contribute positively to the team and the development of innovative solutions.