Lead Firmware Engineer (Embedded firmware development using C/C++) (Plano)

Role: Lead Firmware Engineer (Embedded firmware development using C/C++)Location: - Plano, TX (Hybrid)As a Lead Firmware Engineer, you will own critical firmware components end‐to‐end, from requirements through verification, for embedded medical device systems. You will lead complex technical problem‐solving, influence architecture and design decisions, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring the delivery of high‐quality, safe, and reliable embedded software in a regulated environment.Responsibilities: -Design, develop, and verify complex embedded firmware modules in C/C++· Own firmware components from requirements definition to final verification· Lead root‐cause analysis for complex technical issues and drive robust solutions· Contribute to firmware and system architecture discussions, making sound design tradeoffs· Improve firmware quality through test automation, tooling, coding standards, and documentation· Mentor and guide Level‐1 and Level‐2 engineers via design and code reviews· Work closely with Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and QA teams for system‐level integration and verification· Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory expectations throughout the development lifecycleExperience: -10+ YearsLocation: -Plano, TX (Hybrid)Educational Qualifications: -Engineering Degree – BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc.Technical certification in multiple technologies is desirable.Skills: -Mandatory skills· 10+ years of hands‐on embedded firmware development experience· Expert proficiency in C/C++ for MCU‐based real‐time systems· Strong expertise in RTOS, concurrency, interrupts, timers, and state machines· Advanced embedded debugging, root‐cause analysis, and performance optimization· Experience with device drivers, peripherals, communication stacks, and board/device bring‐up· Proven ownership of firmware end‐to‐end: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and verification· Strong understanding of software architecture and design tradeoffs· Experience with Git, code reviews, and Agile development practices· Ability to translate system requirements into technical designs and test strategiesGood-to-Have SkillsExperience in regulated product development (medical devices strongly preferred)· Knowledge of firmware security concepts (secure boot, secure updates, device hardening)· Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring capability· Strong ownership, accountability, and cross‐functional collaboration skills