Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. dormakaba Americas is a leading global provider in the access solutions market, seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer for a remote role based in Southern California. The engineer will lead the firmware architecture and development for next-generation access control solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security standards.

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!

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