Sr. Firmware Developer (Validation & Debug)

Role description

Client Job Title: Firmware Developer

UST Job Title: Lead I - Semiconductor S/W Product Development

Who we are: At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in over 25 countries, we build for boundless impact - touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at UST.com.

The Opportunity: We are seeking highly skilled Core Firmware Developers to join our team and work on cutting-edge embedded systems.

This role requires deep expertise in Embedded-C programming, strong knowledge of low-level hardware interfaces, and the ability to design and optimize firmware for performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs. Implement and optimize low-level drivers for hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, and timers.

Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new boards and debug hardware/software integration issues.

Ensure robustness, efficiency, and scalability in firmware design.

Conduct code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing to maintain high-quality standards.

Document firmware architecture, design decisions, and technical specifications.

Explore and adopt Rust for safety-critical firmware modules where applicable.

Required Skills & Experience

Experience in Firmware Development and Validation cum Debug.

Strong proficiency in Embedded-C programming with proven development experience. Solid understanding of low-level hardware development and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.).

7+ years of experience with RTOS or bare-metal firmware development.

Hands-on experience with debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

Experience in validation strategies for new firmware features and debug.

Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

What we believe: We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility: We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity: Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance. To support and promote the values of UST. Comply with all Company policies and procedures

Skills

Device Drivers, Firmware Development, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Embedded Systems, Hardware Development, Integration Testing, JTAG, GPIO, Git

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact - touching billions of lives in the process.