Firmware Engineer_Senior Manager

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. 

8–12 years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience. 

Experience contributing to embedded or IoT product development projects. 

Working knowledge of firmware development in real-time or resource-constrained environments. 

Familiarity with cross-functional product development environments including coordination with hardware teams. 

Experience working within structured development processes and quality-focused environments including using tools like JIRA.   

Experience working in Agile or similar project management environments. 

Technical Skills 

Proficient C/C++ programming skills (including basic object-oriented concepts). 

Experience with embedded system development and debugging tools. 

Able to effectively leverage AI tools to assist during software design and implementation 

Familiarity with embedded MCU architectures (e.g., ST Micro, Nordic or similar). 

Solution development exposure to Real-time OS and / or embedded Linux environments. 

Basic experience with low-level device driver interaction or peripheral integration. 

Understanding of IoT system components including edge devices and cloud-connected systems. 

Awareness of performance, memory, and power considerations in embedded systems. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Exposure to consumer electronics product software and firmware development. 

Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other IoT cloud platforms as integrated with embedded solutions. 

Exposure to IoT AI edge processing or machine learning concepts. 

Experience supporting mobile app integration (iOS/Android). 

Experience working in regulated or QMS certified development environments (e.g., ISO 9001). 

Demonstrates strong ownership of assigned technical tasks. 

Works effectively with moderate supervision and seeks guidance when appropriate. 

Communicates clearly with team members and stakeholders. 

Is detail-oriented and committed to writing reliable, maintainable code. 

Actively develops technical skills and contributes positively to team performance. 

Maintains high standards for documentation, testing, and engineering discipline. 

The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

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