Senior Firmware Engineer

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Senior Firmware Engineer

Allegion is looking for a passionate Senior Firmware Engineer to work as part of a highly engaged small team within a global organization of 12,000+ employees, representing 30+ brands (including Schlage, Von Duprin and LCN) focused on safety, security, and access management.  This hybrid role is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.  You’ll work on solutions that enable seamless access and help keep people safe and secure where they work, live and thrive.

Hybrid:

At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact.

While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

What you’ll do:

• Take full responsibility for designing, developing, testing, and documenting highly reusable firmware modules in C
• Work on multiple firmware layers, from low-level drivers to application protocols
• Develop support documentation and unit test cases
• Collaborate with other firmware engineers and project leads in a hybrid work environment
• Support cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and product test teams

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Sound engineering fundamentals, experiences with diverse technologies, and strong analytic and problem-solving abilities
• End-to-end product development experience with embedded systems design 
• Strong proficiency in developing embedded software in C using industry standard tools, IDEs, Git version control, Meters, Protocol Analyzers etc. (5+ years)
• Experience working with Real Time Operating Systems (2+ years)
• Experience implementing and configuring both serial and wireless communication protocols and network stacks (RS-485, Wi-Fi, BLE)
• Passion for developing solutions at the intersection of electronics hardware, mobile applications (iOS and Android), and cloud technologies

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

• You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
• You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 
• You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work! 

What You’ll Get from Us:

• Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 
• Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
• Flexib