Embedded Firmware Engineer

About this role

42dot seeks a Senior Staff Firmware Engineer to architect next-generation embedded platforms for Hyundai's software-defined vehicles. You'll develop safety-critical firmware bridging hardware and autonomous driving systems, owning the complete lifecycle from hardware bring-up through OTA updates while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

What you'll do

• Design and implement scalable, modular firmware architecture for software-defined vehicles with focus on real-time performance
• Develop ISO 26262 ASIL-D compliant safety-critical C firmware and lead functional safety standards adherence
• Manage complete product lifecycle including hardware integration, driver development, OTA stability, and long-term maintenance
• Partner with electrical engineering teams on schematic review, hardware-software debugging, and lab equipment validation
• Create internal tools and automated test frameworks to streamline firmware validation workflows
• Identify and resolve low-level performance bottlenecks in interrupt latency, memory, and bus communication protocols

What they're looking for

• Expert C programming for resource-constrained embedded systems
• Real-Time Operating Systems (QNX, FreeRTOS, VXWorks)
• Hardware schematic interpretation and FPGA/MCU/SoC datasheets
• Lab equipment proficiency (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters)
• AUTOSAR, MISRA C, and ISO 26262 automotive standards
• CAN-FD, Ethernet, PCIe, and 10B-T1S communication protocols
• Hardware-software integration and bare-metal development
• Cross-functional technical leadership and stakeholder collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $197,000–$278,460