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.