What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Engineer position at Futurex?
Futurex is seeking talented individuals with a passion for developing innovative, software-based solutions for the role of Firmware Engineer. Our world-class software engineering team is based at Futurex’s Engineering Campus in the Hill Country between San Antonio and Austin, Texas.
This role offers an opportunity for candidates to expand their talents by participating directly in the development of production software. Individual visibility within the team is high, and opportunities for rapid advancement exist. All levels of Futurex software engineers work directly on production-level code in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment on products with a rapid time to market.
Qualified candidates possess the ability to design programs and systems based on defined requirements; to prepare program specifications; to code, test, and debug software; to interpret technical information relating to software development; and to communicate effectively. The position involves developing and extending both existing and new applications, as well as documenting methods and procedures.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, code, test, and troubleshoot software developed for Futurex’s line of applications and/or cryptographic devices
- Confer with team members to develop, understand, and update requirements for product features
- Write and maintain programming documentation on subjects including code, API functionality, and software issue creation/resolution
- Maintain confidentiality with regard to information being processed, stored, or accessed
REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science or engineering
- Software development experience in C and/or C
- Motivated, self-starting, and eager to learn
STRONGLY PREFERRED
- Experience with Linux
- Experience with scripting (Python, Perl, or Bash)
- SQL experience and strong understanding of relational databases
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking
- Experience with version control software
- Play a key role in production-level software projects and work directly on the development of cutting-edge embedded encryption technology with a fast time to market
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement
- Health, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Flexible scheduling policy
- Scenic corporate campus with amenities including a tennis court, jogging trail, and putting green.
- Company-provided snacks and drinks
- Complimentary gym membership
- Welcoming, family-style corporate culture uniquely suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and motivated individuals.
