Senior Firmware Engineer

What youll do

• Develop and debug embedded firmware forbare-metal microcontroller RTOS System on Chip and Single Board Computersystems
• Work closely with project and product management to derive technical requirements from product requirements
• Work with hardware engineering team to bring up new boards systems
• Use a data and statistical method to analyze and resolve design issues
• Write control system code for actuators (motors solenoids etc) includingPID tuning and dynamic control
• Integrate and analyze sensor data (optical thermal reflective etc.) focusing on signal processing and noise reduction
• Troubleshoot and debug low-level hardware interfaces such asUSB UART SPI I2C PWM and GPIO
• Develop internal tools (in C or C) to aid testing automation and manufacturing processes
• Participate in code reviews documentation and revision control to ensure high firmware quality and scalability
• Collaborate across engineering teams to support full product lifecycle

Qualifications :

What were looking for

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Mechanical Computer Engineering or Computer Science (robotics/control emphasis preferred)
• 5 years of embedded firmware experienceOR strong project/internship experience for new grads
• Strong C programming skills; C and/or Assembly exposure a plus
• Experience withbare-metal microcontroller FPGA andReal Time Operating System development
• Experience with embedded solutions for electromechanical commercial electronics similar to Cricuts products for example:die cutters plotters printers etc.
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems including actuators and precision control
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for low-level embedded systems
• Excellent communication documentation and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative hands-on environment

Additional Information :

Weve got you covered
At Cricut we take care of our people. Enjoy competitive Medical Dental and Vision coverage a 401(k) match generous PTO tuition reimbursement and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. Youll also get exclusive employee discountsand best of all youll be surrounded by some of the most talented and creative individuals out there.

A Quick Note Before You Apply
Cricut is in a powerful chapter of transformation. Were evolving fastrefining our strategy growing our teams and raising the bar across the board. This is an incredible opportunity for the right kind of personbut its not for everyone.

Were looking for A-playerspeople who dont just meet expectations but consistently exceed them. If you thrive in dynamic environments and find joy in turning challenges into momentum keep reading.

Heres what makes someone a great fit for this role (and for this moment at Cricut):

You have a bias for urgency.
You dont wait for perfect clarity to take actionyou start learn and adjust. You believe that speed matters especially when paired with thoughtfulness. You ask: What can move forward today and push past inertia.

You set high standardsespecially for yourself.
Youre proud of your work and protective of your reputation. You take ownership deliver quality and dont cut corners. You hold yourself accountable without waiting to be asked.

You stay focused when things are moving fast.
You can identify what really matters and dont get distracted by noise. You prioritize well and manage your time wisely.

You collaborate like a pro.
You elevate the people around you communicate clearly and give thoughtful feedback. Youre low ego high outputand your team loves working with you.

One More Thing (Its a Big One):
This role is in-office five (5) days a week.
We believe that real collaboration innovation and culture are built face-to-face. If youre energized by working alongside smart kind creative peopleand enjoy those unplanned hallway conversations that spark great ideasyoull love it here.

If youre looking for a hybrid or fully remote role this likely isnt the right time or place. But if youre excited by challenge purpose and building something better wed love to hear from you.

Lets make something amazingtogether.

What to Do Next: 

Please attach your resume including links to your portfolio where applicable. If you want to show your super powers in other ways include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut is an employer who values individuality equality and diversity so tell us what youre all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast whether you think you are a good one or not we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!

At Cricut we celebrate inclusion and diversity. Cricut is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Cricut prohibits discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual identity gender identity marital status veteran status nationality citizenship age disability medical condition pregnancy or any other unlawful consideration. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Cricut participates in E-Verify.

Visa Sponsorship Note: Cricut is not currently sponsoring all visa types at this time. Therefore we may in our sole judgement elect not to proceed with interviewing candidates who do not have citizenship or current permanent residency. This includes the re entering into a hiring arrangement with anyone who may require visa sponsorship at some point in the future.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time