Position Overview
dormakaba is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to join our team in a remote role based in Southern California (Los Angeles or San Diego area). In this position, you will lead the firmware architecture, development, and internalization strategy for our Farpointe business’ next-generation access control readers and credential solutions.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $150,000 - $180,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.
What you will do
- Lead embedded firmware architecture, design, and development for new and existing access control reader platforms
- Establish and maintain internal firmware ownership, including source control, development processes, and scalable build environments
- Collaborate with hardware, software, and cross-functional teams to define system requirements and support successful new product introductions (NPI)
- Ensure firmware solutions align with dormakaba's security standards, regulatory compliance requirements, and product governance processes
- Coordinate and manage relationships with external firmware engineering partners while driving the transition to in-house development capabilities
What we require
- Bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
- 5+ years of embedded firmware experience
- Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, with experience developing firmware in RTOS environments (ThreadX, Zephyr, and similar platforms)
- Strong knowledge of secure firmware design, cryptographic systems, and the integration of RFID, BLE, OSDP, and related access control technologies
- Experience with STM32 microcontrollers or similar embedded architectures, including firmware optimization for power efficiency, responsiveness, and reliability
- Hands-on expertise with embedded development and validation tools, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers for debugging and testing
What we prefer
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 7+ years of embedded firmware experience
- Experience developing firmware in RTOS environments such as ThreadX or Zephyr
What we offer
- Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
- Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
- Vacation and Personal Time Off
- We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
- Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
- Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
- 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Legal Insurance
- Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
- Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!
Who we are
We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.
Work in a place where you matter – apply now!
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