Firmware lead engineer/architect

Posted: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Valid Thru: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/29/2026 02:21:10
Indexed on: 04/29/2026 02:21:10

Location: Tampere, 11, , FI

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Coherent Corp. is hiring!

Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Lead firmware development activities within R& D projects, owning technical delivery from concept through product release
  • Define firmware architecture, system requirements, and technical specifications for embedded products and systems
  • Design, develop, test, and optimize embedded firmware to meet performance, reliability, and maintainability requirements
  • Manage software releases and development workflows to ensure structured and efficient delivery
  • Provide technical problem-solving and engineering support for customer and product-related challenges
  • Coordinate external development partners and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product integration
  • Follow established product development processes, including stage-gate and New Product Introduction (NPI) frameworks
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support broader product and business goals through technical leadership

    Skills & Qualifications:

    Education & Experience
  • Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Proven experience in firmware development for complex embedded products within demanding technical environments
  • Experience working with hardware-integrated software and embedded system architectures
  • Experience leading firmware architecture, software releases, and development workflows

    Technical Skills
  • Strong expertise in embedded systems development, including ARM Cortex-M and STMicroelectronics STM32 platforms
  • Strong programming skills in C and modern C++ for bare-metal and RTOS environments
  • Solid understanding of system engineering, electrical engineering, and firmware integration
  • Hands-on experience with low-level hardware interfaces, including SPI, I²C, UART, Ethernet, and SDRAM
  • Experience with industrial communication protocols such as CAN
  • Ability to read schematics, perform board bring-up, debug hardware-level issues, and optimize firmware for performance, memory, and power efficiency
  • Proficiency with modern software development tools and workflows, including Git, GitLab, code reviews, and CI pipelines

    Professional Skills
  • Strong system-level thinking and architectural decision-making capabilities
  • Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and guide external development partners
  • Fluent Finnish language skills required

    Working Conditions
    • Major part of the work is on-site. In special cases remote work is possible


    Culture Commitment

    Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent:

    Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

    Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

    Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

    Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

    Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

    We offer

    • an appreciative, collegial corporate culture
    • unique technical challenges and products which are designed and made in our site
    • Cosy site in international corporation
    • Easygoing atmosphere
    • Benefits example Epassi, Occupational Health Care, insurance etc
    Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

    Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.In this role, you will operate as a Firmware Lead Engineer / Architect, taking a key technical role in driving firmware engineering and system architecture within R& D projects. You will be responsible for defining firmware architecture, technical specifications, and development requirements while contributing hands-on to the design, development, and testing of embedded solutions. The position combines technical leadership with practical engineering, ensuring robust, high-quality firmware solutions that support product performance and reliability. You will plan and coordinate engineering activities, guide task execution, and monitor progress to ensure successful and timely project delivery.

    • Responsibilities:

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    Educational requirements:

    • high school

    Desired Skills:

    Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.

    Benefits:

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