Head of Firmware

Northwood
Torrance, CA
Job Description
Northwood is hiring a Head of Firmware to lead and grow a cross-disciplinary firmware organization, own firmware development strategy and architecture, and be a hands-on technical leader. The role requires a seasoned engineering leader with experience in embedded software and firmware engineering, hardware bring-up, and electrical systems integration.

Requirements

  • Lead and grow a cross-disciplinary firmware organization
  • Own firmware development strategy and architecture
  • Be a hands-on technical leader: design/guide low-level device drivers, boot/bring-up procedures, board diagnostic flows, and firmware interfaces for FPGA-to-host integration
  • Oversee electrical systems collaboration during hardware bring-up
  • Define and enforce engineering best practices
  • Build and operate Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testbeds and automated test harnesses
  • Partner with FPGA owners to define interfaces and verification strategies
  • Hire, mentor, and develop firmware and FPGA engineers
  • Partner with product, manufacturing, and operations to ensure firmware meets production, testability, and field-support requirements
  • Represent firmware across architecture reviews, program milestones, and external hardware vendor interactions

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Visa Sponsorship
  • Four Day Work Week
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
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