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Rares Raducu

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-06:00
United States
Toptal Member Since July 10, 2024

Rares has over a decade of dedicated experience in firmware and system design. His core competencies include cross-functional collaboration, firmware architecture design, system bring-up, and cutting-edge technologies applied to practical solutions. Rares is committed to leveraging his extensive expertise in firmware, ARM processors, wireless communication, IoT, and safety-critical design to deliver high-tech solutions.

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Jeanne Pindar

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since May 10, 2022

Jeanne is an embedded systems developer who has worked primarily in the radio frequency industry and has experience with the entire software and firmware development cycle and hands-on expertise in electronics manufacturing. While most of her experience has been in embedded systems and automated test equipment, she's also interested in other types of software development and PCB layout work. She has worked remotely and has a distraction-free work environment, including a basic electronics lab.

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Umar Khan

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC-05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since May 5, 2022

Umar is a seasoned embedded systems developer with an outstanding track record of developing C and C++ firmware for atomic force microscopy, ultrasonic instrumentation, IoT, and automotive applications. He is skilled in PIC microcontroller units (MCUs), Texas Instruments DSP, RTOS, OpenWRT embedded Linux, and PCB development using Ultiboard and Proteus. Umar is keen on the entire development cycle, from the concept stage and circuit design to PCB testing and verification.

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Derek Casamenti

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+01:00
Italy
Toptal Member Since November 14, 2022

Derek is an embedded software architect experienced in every step of the development process, from back-of-the-envelope designs to finished products. He is an expert in C++, mainly when applied to highly concurrent real-time systems. As a technical lead of the embedded software team at IK Multimedia, Derek was instrumental in developing the digital architecture and many major hardware products' software.

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Riccardo Maestri

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since July 7, 2022

Riccardo is an expert in embedded systems, specializing in smart products. Through his work, he also authored patents, and his latest project is now the flagship thermostat of a leading company in the hospitality industry. Riccardo has over a decade of hands-on experience developing firmware for microcontrollers, including hardware and software design.

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Kashyap Gada

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+05:00
India
Toptal Member Since June 22, 2023

Kashyap is an embedded systems engineer with 13 years of experience working with various microcontroller families, microprocessors, and SoC FPGAs and their integration with wired and wireless peripherals. His expertise lies in firmware development using Assembly, C, C++, and Python for systems operating in bare-metal, RTOS, and Linux environments. Kashyap is well-versed in working with devices from diverse vendors and overcoming challenges to deliver reliable results within tight deadlines.

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Vadim Panov

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+07:00
Thailand
Toptal Member Since July 13, 2020

Vadim is a software engineer with 15+ years of experience in embedded systems, Unix, networking, and cryptography. He has owned and brought products to market, combining skills in C++, C, Lua, JavaScript, Python, and more. Vadim acquired an EMBA to gain better equilibrium between tech and business challenges.

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Alex Rossovsky

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+07:00
Thailand
Toptal Member Since December 1, 2021

Alex is an accomplished full-stack developer with a distinctive edge in computer security and reverse engineering. His expertise spans developing full-stack web applications and mobile applications for Android. Alex's strong problem-solving skills and diverse technical skillset ensure he delivers optimal solutions for even the most intricate challenges.

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Kijong Uhm

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+09:00
South Korea
Toptal Member Since September 17, 2021

Kijong has been a software engineer in embedded systems for 15+ years and a software project manager and development manager for 5+ years. He specializes in C on embedded Linux and has experience in C++, Java, and Python. Kijong has developed software for set-top boxes, automotive devices, and IoT devices.

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Russell Stuart

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+10:00
Australia
Toptal Member Since December 2, 2021

Russell has enjoyed solving complex problems using software and hardware for decades. He paid his way through university, writing accounting systems for hospitals. Russell then formed a company to develop cash registers, writing the BIOS, the operating system, a distributed database, and networking. After selling the firm, he discovered the open-source and used it to build a computer system covering 20 sites across Australia for a firm that grew into the world's largest employer of mechanics.

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Antonio Stepien

Freelance Firmware Engineer
Verified Expert in Engineering
UTC+12:00
New Zealand
Toptal Member Since November 3, 2020

With 20 years in software engineering, Antonio has developed a diverse skill set spanning software development, DevOps, and back-end technologies in the automotive, avionics, and defense sectors. His expertise extends beyond embedded systems to CI/CD pipelines and back-end architectures. As a team leader, he excels in high-performance team orchestration, SDLC, and V-model methodologies. Antonio is dedicated to delivering quality projects, making him a valuable asset to any team.

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  • How quickly can you hire with Toptal?

    Typically, you can hire a Firmware Engineer with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or Managed Delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your Firmware Engineer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right Firmware Engineer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect Firmware Engineers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Firmware Engineers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched Firmware Engineers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire Firmware Engineers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the entire project from end-to-end with our Managed Delivery offering. Whether you hire an expert for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our Firmware Engineers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your Firmware Engineer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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