Sr Firmware Engineer

Entrust is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to work within our product development team. This individual will perform the responsibilities outlined below and other duties as assigned. Join a talented and dynamic team of engineers developing 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 crossfunctional teams to ensure our products meet the highest level of security and integrity, all while achieving industry leading levels of performance.

Responsibilities:

• Realtime 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.
• Developing firmware for digital, analog, RF, power, and motion control systems.
• Participation in design and code reviews, hardwaresoftware integration and development test.
• Understand and perform design tradeoffs 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.
• Create product enhancements from requirements with an emphasis on systemwide benefit and risk impact, iterative design, and thorough development testing.

• Basic Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience with embedded software, hardware andor firmware in a product development environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Extensive experience (5+ years) with C++ andor C in an embedded development environment.
  • Experience with embedded Linux, VxWorks or other embedded real time operating system.
  • Experience working with Yocto ProjectOpenEmbedded for Linux system development.
  • Experience with development processes, methodologies, and tools.
  • Experience with revision control systems, e.g. Subversion, Git.
  • 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 Linux kernel development.
    • 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.
      • • Shows strong analytical and problem solving skills.
        • Displays a high level of initiative and ability to deliver results on technical projects.
        • Exhibits good engineering judgment and decision making.
        • 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. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

          • Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learningforward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.

          • • Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or onsite, 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.

                Ready to Make an Impact?

                If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

                Apply today!

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                Compensation Range:

                
                

                The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $104,541$153,326 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. In addition to your pay, Entrust offers eligible colleagues and their dependents comprehensive health and wellbeing programs which include medical, vision, dental, a generous 401(k) matching contribution, life and disability insurance, mental health coaching, virtual fitness programs, paid personal time off plus 12 paid holidays, parental leave and education reimbursement. Please speak with the recruiter for more details. 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 EEOAADisabledVeterans 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.

                If you require an accommodation, contact accessibility@entrust.com.

                Recruiter:

                Steve Donahue

                Steve.Donahue@entrust.com