Staff Firmware Engineer

Join us at Entrust  

At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.  

Get to Know Us  

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future. 

As an integral member of the Custom Solutions team, the Staff Firmware Engineer will take unique customer requirements and design, implement, deliver and support embedded firmware solutions on an array of Entrust products. This individual will be required to work on multiple complex technologies, laser, printing, etc. The position will perform the responsibilities detailed below and other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Real-time embedded system firmware design for control systems in complex machines.

• Development of requirements, design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of embedded firmware components or applications.

• Developing firmware for digital, analog, power, and motion control systems.

• Participation in design and code reviews, hardware/software integration and development test.

• Understand and perform design trade-offs in a collaborative team environment.

• Provide schedule input and communicate project status to various levels of management, peers and team members.

• Knowledge of development tools and programming languages for embedded development and testing responsibilities.

• Develop or contribute to development and maintenance of policies, practices and standards.

• Continuously improve work processes to enable team efficiencies.  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.

• 6+ years experience developing embedded software, hardware and/or firmware in a product development environment.

• Experience with C++ and/or C in an embedded development environment.

• Experience with unit test and integration test methodologies.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must have unrestricted work authorization for US.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience leading large projects or leading a development team

• 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.

• Experience with Linux kernel and device driver development.

• Experience with VxWorks or other real time operating system.

• Experience with electromechanical design and motion control.

• Experience with image processing algorithms.

• Experience with Python and/or other scripting languages.

• Experience programming in assembly language

• Experience with Entrust card and passport production systems.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team with mechanical, electrical and high level software team members.  

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 learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.  

• Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, 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 bette