Staff Firmware Engineer

Do you want to be part of a business that genuinely values 

entrepreneurialism

, 

innovation

 and 

individual accountability?

We 

focus on our customers

 and are proud of the difference our technology makes. We partner with some of the biggest manufacturing companies in the world and our technical innovations are used to enhance well-known brands across multiple industries.

Staff Firmware Engineer 

Title

Staff Firmware Engineer

Department

R&D

Location

Niwot, CO (Hybrid)

About Us 

Established in 1972, Particle Measuring Systems is a

global leader

for

equipment improving the performance of clean manufactures in the

semiconductor

and

pharmaceutical

industries

. 

We’re

a growing technology company in Niwot, Colorado, the heart of the Rocky Mountains

. 

We offer an exceptional and rewarding work environment in

a great place

to live

. 

Our employees enjoy challenging projects in the development and manufacture of light scattering particle counters and diverse technologies and applications.

Your Impact

We are looking for a

Staff Firmware Engineer

who will contribute to the success of the

R&D

Team, applying their

expertise

in

firmware engineering

to support the achievement of team and company goals and deliver innovative, reliable solutions

. 

In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate effectively with colleagues and cross-functional teams,

demonstrate

strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, and

maintain

a commitment to professional excellence,

quality

and continuous improvement.

The Role

As a Staff Firmware Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical contributor within R&D, developing embedded firmware for Particle Measuring Systems’ advanced instruments across the full product lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into robust, scalable, and secure firmware solutions, while providing technical leadership through architecture, design reviews, mentorship, and continuous improvement of development processes and tools. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, clear technical communication, and a commitment to quality, reliability, and engineering excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and/or

  participate

  in an Agile Scrum team, completing firmware work items in areas including communications interfaces, GUI interfaces and particle counting code

  .

• Drive requirements discovery and decision-making, partnering

  with

  internal and external

  stakeholders

  to capture, clarify, and prioritize business, customer, and technical needs

  ;

  develop design and engineering reference documentation

  .

• Manage, i

  nterpret

  ,

  refine

  ,

  and prioritize

  complex

  user

  stories in the backlog; interfacing with the team

  and with

  management stakeholders to understand customer needs and technical needs and to discover and implement

  appropriate resolutions

  of items

  .

• Architect

  complex

  reusable solutions using object-oriented design in C++ or Rust

  .

• Continuously improve firmware development processes and tools,

  identifying

  gaps, proposing solutions, and driving adoption to increase quality and efficiency across the team

  .

• Provide

  expert

  technical leadership

  for firmware

  team

  ,

  mentoring engineers through structured feedback, design reviews, training, and hands-on collaboration

  .

• Serve as a cross-functional technical leader, proactively

  in

  terfac

  ing

  across

  engineering, marketing,

  manufacturing

  and service

  to ensure firmware solutions meet

  product

  requirements

  .

• Th

  is job description is not intended to be

  all-inclusive

  . 

  Responsibilities may evolve over time, and other related duties may be assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company

  .

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer

  Engineering

  or Computer Science.

• Ten or more years of embedded firmware development experience.

• Ten

  or more years of experience as a technical lead or similar.

• Experience serving as

  Scrum

  Master or Product Owner in an Agile environment.

• Experience gathering and authoring requirements.

• Demonstrated

  track record

  of process and tool improvement within an engineering environment.

• Strong C++ or Rust programming language skills.

• Object-oriented design skills.

• Development experience with Embedded Linux at Application level.

• Experience implementing software version control and bug tracking systems.

• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.

• Experience in cyber security.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers.

• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master or Product Owner.

• C programming language experience.

• Expertise

  in Git, Jira,

  DevSuite

  , Jama, or similar.

• Strong experience with QT, Linux

  Kernel

  and driver development.

• ARM-based SoC firmware design.

• Experience with TCP/IP,

  WiFi

  and Bluetooth protocol development.

• AI and ML algorithm selection and application.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This role primarily

  operates

  in an office/lab/manufacturing environment. 

• M

  ust

  be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods of time

  .

• This is a hybrid position, “in-office” approximately 50% of the time.

• Occasional lifting of up to

  20

  lbs.

  may be

  required

  .

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role

  .

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range:

  $

  150000 - 165000

• Our compensation philosophy:

  we offer competitive pay based on market data, including local, national, and industry benchmarks

  . 

  For new hires, offers are

  generally within

  the established min- to mid-point of the range for the role, with flexibility to recognize experience, skills, and education

  . 

  Our approach ensures fair pay internally while

  remaining

  competitive externally and allows room for growth. 

• Comprehensive benefits package:

• Health coverage: medical, dental, vision,

  fsa

  , onsite clinic (CO employees), life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Vacation, holiday, and leave policies

• Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition programs, Employee

  assistance

  programs

Particle Measuring Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive

.

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