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[Remote] Senior Embedded Engineer - (Remote - San Diego or Los Angelos Area only)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. dormakaba is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to join their team in a remote role based in Southern California. In this position, you will lead the firmware architecture and development for next-generation access control readers and credential solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product introductions.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Skills

  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
  • Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
  • Vacation and Personal Time Off
  • Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
  • 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • 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!

Company Overview

  • For every place that matters Our purpose reflects on the contribution we bring to society: We are where our communities come together - from places across town or across the world. It was founded in 1862, and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.dormakaba.com/us-en.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • dormakaba Americas has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 3 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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