Firmware Engineer

Company Description Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here. Job Description Fortune Brands Innovations is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our team. This role involves leading the development of embedded software for smart home water and security products, contributing to cutting-edge solutions that redefine the smart home experience. The position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with work performed in San Francisco or Deerfield, IL. Sponsorship is not available. Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of embedded software for smart home products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration with hardware components. Implement software solutions in C, utilizing Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) like FreeRTOS. Customize, configure, optimize, and develop on embedded Linux distributions with a focus on Yocto-based systems. Develop Over-The-Air (OTA) update capabilities for remote firmware updates. Conduct testing and debugging to ensure software reliability and performance. Utilize Git for version control and JIRA for project management. Support CI/CD build workflows. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience. 5-7 years of exposure to IoT and embedded products, preferably for smart homes and water products. Strong experience in embedded software development, particularly in C programming. Experience in shipping production quality embedded software products with clear high-level design, modular functionality, maintainability and robustness. Proficiency with Real-Time Operating Systems (FreeRTOS). Wireless communication technologies (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy). Background in Linux systems, including Yocto Linux customization, configuration, optimization, and development. Familiarity with OTA update mechanisms and communication network principles. Understanding of cryptographic principles, terminology, and algorithms. Exposure to Git for version control and JIRA for project management. Equal Employment Opportunity FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Reasonable Accommodations FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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