Firmware Engineering Manager

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and team-oriented individual for our Plasma Control Technologies division at our San Jose, CA location as a

Firmware Engineering Manager

For 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

To this end, we work and research on the basis of X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What will you do?

• Lead a highly experienced best-in-class firmware/software team
• Set knowledge and career development goals/plans for your team
• Define technology roadmaps that contribute to the success of our product roadmaps
• Design and develop real-time embedded systems (RTES) on a variety of MCUs
• Architect multi-processor embedded systems running a variety of RTOSs
• Document designs and code using industry’s best practices

Who are we looking for?

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

1. B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
2. 7+ years’ experience in an individual contributor role designing & developing RTESs
3. 3+ years’ experience managing a team of firmware and software engineers 
4. Solid understanding and experience in the ARM Cortex architecture and real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS
5. Mastery of C/C++ RTES programming, with bare-metal experience
6. Working knowledge of electronic schematics and PCBA bring-up
7. Experience in SPI, I2C, Ethernet, and EtherCAT communication interfaces
8. Experience with version control, continuous integration, and continuous testing methodologies

The target salary range for this job is approximately  $180,000 to $195,000 annually.

 *Job summaries account for a range of qualifications, skills, and experience that can be considered.  We are committed to making fair and equitable job offers based on a number of factors including but not limited to the job scope, market conditions, and candidate skill level and depth of experience.

Why join us?

• Collaborate with diverse international colleagues from all over the world for a successful listed multinational company headquartered in Switzerland
• Take on inspiring projects in a highly dynamic environment and thriving industry, which is growing globally in emerging and mature markets
• Attractive training and career opportunities in our global locations, as well as flexible work arrangements

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application.