Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer – Biometric Devices Praha hl.m., Praha

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer – Biometric Devices

POPIS POZICE:
We are looking for a highly skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer to drive the development of cutting-edge biometric devices — from small, RTOS-based sensors to full-fledged embedded Linux platforms. You will be the technical go-to expert, shaping the firmware and software that powers secure access, identification, and authentication systems worldwide.

You’ll collaborate closely with system architects, product managers, and product owners, turning ambitious product visions into real, secure, and high-performance embedded solutions.

? Your mission:

Build firmware for small biometric devices (RTOS or bare metal) and embedded software for larger devices running Linux

Prepare, configure, and deploy Linux images, secure bootloaders, peripheral drivers, and application-level embedded software

Act as a technical expert and problem solver, tackling the most complex challenges

Collaborate with system architects to define architecture and detailed software specifications

Advise product management on technical feasibility, possibilities, and constraints

Create and maintain technical documentation, tutorials, and training materials

Provide mentorship, onboarding, and guidance to colleagues

? Why this role is exciting:

Be a key player in developing the next generation of secure biometric devices

Solve complex technical challenges and drive innovation

Mentor colleagues and shape the technical future of the team

Work on state-of-the-art embedded technologies across multiple platforms

Opportunity for professional growth and staying at the forefront of IoT and secure access systems

Stay on the cutting edge of embedded technologies, continuously enhancing your expertise

BENEFITY:
- 5 weeks holidays
- Daily meal allowance full cover by company – 130CZK per day
- 2 Sick days paid
- Paid sick leave (PN) – call up 80% of government sickpay
- Pension 5% of the base salary
- Sport allowance – 1 020 CZK/month– or Multisport Card – 1 000 CZK – fully covered.
- Flexible working hours

POŽADAVKY:
What you bring to the table:

According to the Czech labour law, you need a valid work-permit

5+ years of experience in embedded firmware/software development

Strong C and C++ skills for embedded platforms

Expertise with embedded Linux — preparing, configuring, deploying, and driver development

Hands-on experience with communication protocols (USB, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)

Strong embedded debugging skills with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

Knowledge of secure coding, platform-independent design, and applied cryptography (PKI, X.509 certificates)

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in teams

Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

? Bonus points if you have:

Experience developing drivers or communication libraries for Windows, iOS, or Android

Python skills for automation (build/test scripts)

Basic knowledge of AI and deep learning

? Education & Language Requirements:

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Fluent in English (Czech or Slovak is a plus)