Firmware Engineer
Urbint
Washington, USA, Minnesota City, MN, USA · $60k–$115k a year · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.
As part of an international and multicultural Firmware organization and based in our Liberty Lake, Washington or Waseca, Minnesota site, you participate actively in the launch of new projects and in the customization of existing technologies.
As a Firmware Engineer, you are engaged with the local team in all phases of the development lifecycle for a wide range of solutions, from residential and light commercial & industrial products to communication systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Operating in a rigorous development environment with regular, internal integration and external customer-facing system releases.
Assisting in design, documentation, development, debugging, validation and maintenance of code.
Implementing standards-compliant (ISO, IEEE, etc.) features within approved regulatory frameworks such as FCC and UL.
Developing firmware and associated unit tests in C/C++.
Identifying, analyzing, documenting and resolving defects, errors and inconsistencies in firmware using standard practices and procedures.
Supporting products after they’ve been deployed to the field across their 20+-year lifetime: from initial programming to routine upgrades to low-battery end-of-life support.
Hands-on debugging in the hardware lab.
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
C/C++
At least one scripting language such as Python, Ruby, PowerShell, Linux shell, C#
Embedded programming, RTOS, assembly
Computer architecture, RF, network protocol, layer models, communications between devices or tasks
Version control
Travel: 0-5%
Physical Demands:
This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment. This is a safety sensitive role.
Benefits Info:
This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, hybrid work schedule, and more!
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience and may vary by location. Liberty Lake, WA: $60K - $115K annually
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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com .
Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com