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Embedded Firmware Engineer

Leviton

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Compensation
$100–105K/yr
Location
Melville, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Leviton seeks an Embedded Firmware Engineer to research, develop, and apply firmware and hardware for residential-market products, primarily wiring devices such as receptacles, lighting controls, and breakers. The role may span product specification, design, implementation, testing, release, and manufacturing support, and works under moderate supervision. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of embedded hardware and software engineering experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Embedded CPythonLinuxLogic AnalyzersOscilloscopesMicrocontrollersARM ProcessorsSchematic InterpretationPCB LayoutLow-Level Hardware DebuggingBoard Bring-UpRTOSEvent-Driven FirmwareReal-Time FirmwareCANBLEUARTSPII2CMatterWiFiLighting ControlsPersonal Protection TechnologiesUSB Power DeliveryDecision-MakingAdaptability

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related2+ Years Embedded Hardware and Software Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

About Leviton At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world. About the role This position is responsible for the research, development, and application of Firmware/hardware as it relates to new and existing products for the residential market. The individual will primarily work on developing wiring devices such as receptacle, lighting controls, breakers, etc. As required, this position may encompass the following steps of the product life cycle: specification, design, implementation, testing, release, and manufacturing support. The Embedded Firmware Engineer works under moderate supervision. Responsibilities Write and maintain firmware for new and existing products Analyzes marketing and engineering data to determine software feasibility of product proposal Coordinates with product and project management personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops efficient coded design Develops technical specifications and identifies test requirements for products Prepares product or system software, block diagrams and object code utilizing engineering group input Coordinates and checks BOM and MRP requirements with appropriate departments Participates as needed to fabricate engineering prototype Implements process improvements to decrease time to market of new and existing products This position requires a motivated, creative engineer with the ability to design a variety of new products from concept through production release Must be adaptable and have excellent decision-making skills and the engineering level Help to develop an open environment where all input is received and valued Qualifications Must know C for embedded applications. Familiarity with python and linux is a plus. Experience is hardware tools such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes. Experience in designing firmware using 16/32 microcontrollers and ARM processors Ability to read and interpret schematics and PCB layout. Ability to work through low level hardware issues and board bring up Has understanding of RTOS concepts and expertise in designing event driven real time firmware Experience in designing firmware for CAN, BLE, UART, SPI, I2C or other communication protocols Experience in wireless protocols like BLE, Matter or WiFi is a plus Experience in developing products for following applications is a plus Lighting controls – dimming and sensory Personal protection technologies such as AFCI / GFCI USB power delivery Education & Experience Bachelor of science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or other engineering related fields 2-5 years’ experience in Embedded hardware & software engineering; design & development of new products Familiarity with industry practices and tools in the implementation of embedded hardware and software technology What We Offer Comprehensive benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs 401K plans with employer-matching contributions Tuition reimbursement PTO Paid holidays Volunteer time off For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544. The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now! #LI-Onsite Pay Range $100,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Must know C for embedded applications. Familiarity with python and linux is a plus. Experience is hardware tools such as logic analyzers and oscilloscopes. Experience in designing firmware using 16/32 microcontrollers and ARM processors Ability to read and interpret schematics and PCB layout. Ability to work through low level hardware issues and board bring up Has understanding of RTOS concepts and expertise in designing event driven real time firmware Experience in designing firmware for CAN, BLE, UART, SPI, I2C or other communication protocols Experience in wireless protocols like BLE, Matter or WiFi is a plus Experience in developing products for following applications is a plus Lighting controls – dimming and sensory Personal protection technologies such as AFCI / GFCI USB power delivery

Write and maintain firmware for new and existing products Analyzes marketing and engineering data to determine software feasibility of product proposal Coordinates with product and project management personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops efficient coded design Develops technical specifications and identifies test requirements for products Prepares product or system software, block diagrams and object code utilizing engineering group input Coordinates and checks BOM and MRP requirements with appropriate departments Participates as needed to fabricate engineering prototype Implements process improvements to decrease time to market of new and existing products This position requires a motivated, creative engineer with the ability to design a variety of new products from concept through production release Must be adaptable and have excellent decision-making skills and the engineering level Help to develop an open environment where all input is received and valued

How this job compares

Set against the 801 open Firmware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–105K/yr
  • New York median$136–195K/yr20 salary ranges
  • US median$147–232K/yr593 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $103K, is 39% below the New York median midpoint ($167K) — in the lowest quarter of Firmware Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 23 open Firmware Engineer jobs in New York and 801 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Firmware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 671 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 344 of the 801 open Firmware Engineer jobs (43%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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