Job Description

We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to facilitate the rapid development, prototyping, and debugging of firmware for embedded electromechanical systems, software test tools, and manufacturing support software. Additional responsibilities include code architecture definition, revision control and bug tracking. The creation and review of documentation are additional key responsibilities. Contributions to product definition and development methodology are also required.

Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

DUTIES/ACTIVITIES:

• Embedded firmware code development, testing, and optimization
• In-Depth microcontroller programming including development of bootloader code and board bring up.
• Develop and tune motor control system related to PID motor control
• Analyzing and developing firmware, along with integrating existing products with each other
• Provide tools and support for engineering prototyping efforts
• Support firmware update testing and deployment
• Debugging low level hardware interfaces (USB, UART, PWM, GPIO, etc).
• Integration with software team for multi-platform development
• Development of internal software tools to support testing
• Customer technical support
• Multi-platform code development
• Creation and review of documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Computer Science degrees only with significant embedded software experience
• At least 4+ years experience with embedded software development
• Ability to read and interpret circuit schematic diagrams
• Ability to design electrical control circuits a plus
• Strong hardware and software/firmware development skills
• Experience with Device Drivers (Linux, Windows, Mac OS)
• Proficient in C/C++, exposure to Python
• Experience with mechanical actuators (motors, solenoids, etc.)
• Knowledge of techniques required to produce robust, fast, and secure code
• Experience with SW security and encryption techniques
• Proficiency at solving problems in a timely manner
• Strong numerical analytic skills

Additional Information

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At Cricut®, we celebrate inclusion and diversity. Cricut is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Cricut prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, nationality, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Cricut participates in E-Verify.