Embedded Firmware Engineer

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

Transforming smiles, changing lives. 

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our diverse and collaborative teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. 

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About this opportunity 

As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will take a critical role in exploring new technology for future products and features. You will become part of a team, developing from concepts, through prototyping, and into mass-production. The team features a collaborative and hands-on environment that fosters engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. Our ideal candidate has strong embedded system fundamentals, proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, and a passion for creating robust and efficient firmware solutions.

In this role, you will… 

• Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for new products and existing product enhancements.
• Development device drivers and middleware to interface with peripherals and sensors.
• Integrate algorithms for real-time operation and low-power consumption.
• Implement security features (encryption, authentication, authorization) and validate against applicable security standards.
• Conduct hardware-software integration testing and debugging, to ensure seamless operation and compatibility across different platforms.
• Develop test plans and procedures for firmware verification and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, system engineers, and product manager to integrate firmware designs into overall system architecture, manage tradeoffs, and drive resolution of technical issues.
• Support product manufacturing, including debugging issues during production and providing technical guidance.
• Document design specifications, test results, and design changes.

In this role, you’ll need … 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other related fields.
• 5-8 years of product design and development experience of handheld and/or wearable electronics from prototyping to high volume manufacturing, including full firmware ownership.
• Proven experience in embedded systems development, including firmware design and implementation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures, peripherals, and sensors.
• Experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi).
• Knowledge of data security and cybersecurity principles and practices in embedded systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex embedded systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.
• Experience in medical device industry is a plus.

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About Align   

Align Technology is a publicly traded medical device company that is transforming smiles and changing lives. Our global team of talented employees develop innovative technology, tools and treatment options to help dental professionals worldwide achieve the clinical results they expect. Our digital ecosystem combines the power of technology to create beautiful smiles through the integration of AI and machine learning, digital imaging and visualization, biomechanics and material science to develop the Invisalign system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world; iTero Intraoral Scanners and OrthoCAD digital services. Did you know? Align is the world’s largest manufacturer of custom 3D-printed materials.    

By joining Align, you will be part of a global, fast-growing company in one of the most dynamic industries. Great people, innovative technologies, and meaningful work - these are just some of the things employees say make Align Technology a great place to work.    

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Global Diversity Statement:

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

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