Firmware Engineer - Arduino, Turin, Italy

General Summary

Arduino is now part of the Qualcomm organisation. Arduino’s mission is to enable people to enhance their lives through accessible open‑source electronics and digital technologies. Since 2005 millions of people, from kids and students to engineers and professionals around the world, are using Arduino to innovate in the fields of music, games, toys, smart homes, farming, autonomous vehicles and many more.

We are looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our R&D team and contribute to design, develop and test firmware and libraries for microcontrollers/microprocessors used in Arduino or other embedded platforms (e.g. Zephyr, etc.). You will be a key asset in our commitment to high standards for our users and customers.

What we offer

• A challenging career path in a rapidly growing company with modern vision and talented teams.
• A competitive salary (and benefits) that values people skills and experience.
• A young and inspiring work environment that encourages diversity and cultural exchange.
• Individual growth objectives with a dedicated budget for learning/training.
• Flexible working hours and working locations, we value work‑life balance!
• A meaningful work opportunity in a mission‑driven company committed to empower people around the world.

Perks for near‑office employees

• Ping pong and foosball tournaments (sport or gym benefit is also included for everyone).
• Seasonal celebrations, happy hours and everyday drinks and snacks at the office.
• Sunny rooftop lunch breaks and hamacas for relaxation and concentration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

What you’ll work on

• Design, develop, code, test and debug embedded firmware written in C and/or C++.
• Maintain and improve the Arduino codebase.
• Contribute to other open‑source projects like Zephyr RTOS.
• Prototype a product solution from research to production.
• Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation for designs, code, and test procedures.
• Work effectively with cross‑functional teams including hardware, application software, Quality Assurance, and product management to define requirements, integrate components, and deliver high‑quality products.
• Represent Arduino at internal / external events and share our spirit with the developers community.

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent field.
• Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with JTAG/SWD and other debugging tools.
• Experience with hardware debugging.
• Extensive experience with hardware interfaces and protocols (e.g. I2C, SPI, UART, USB, Ethernet, CAN, GPIO).
• Knowledge of IoT Protocols (MQTT, CoAP, HTTP, TCP, UDP, AMQP).
• Broad knowledge of git flows.
• Fluent in English both verbal and written is mandatory.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of the Arduino ecosystem.
• Experience with Golang and/or Python.

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.

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