🎯 Firmware Interview One-Pager

Prepare with purpose. Show that you care.

✅ Mindset Before the Interview

• You’re not here to impress — you’re here to connect.
• Share your knowledge, show your interest, and stay curious.
• Keep a calm, collaborative tone — not passive, not pushy.

📌 Key Themes to Communicate

• You're technically capable (RTOS, peripherals, debugging, etc.).
• You’re interested in the product and its users.
• You care about teamwork and long-term contribution.
• You’re a learner and builder, not just a task executor.

🔍 What to Ask (In This Order)

1. Product & Vision

• “Can you tell me more about the product’s mission?”
• “What’s the most critical part of the firmware today?”
• “What phase is the project in — development, scaling, refactoring?”

2. Team & Culture

• “How is the firmware team structured?”
• “What’s your approach to code reviews, design discussions, and mentoring?”
• “How do new team members usually get onboarded?”

3. Tools & Stack

• “What toolchain and build systems are you using?”
• “Are you using an RTOS? How do you handle task management and resources?”
• “How is testing handled? (Unit tests, HIL, CI?)”

4. Challenges & Contribution

• “What challenges are you currently facing?”
• “Is there any area where you'd like to see improvements?”
• “What would success look like for a new engineer in 90 days?”

5. Growth & Trust

• “Are there growth paths into design or architecture roles?”
• “How does an engineer earn autonomy and influence?”
• “Can you share an example of someone who grew a lot on this team?”

🛑 What Not to Lead With

• Salary or benefits
• Remote work policies Save these for later unless they bring it up.

🧘‍♂️ Final Reminder Before You Join the Call

• Breathe.
• Smile.
• Have your notes ready — but speak naturally.
• Finish with gratitude:

“Thanks for sharing so much. This project genuinely interests me, and I’d be excited to contribute and grow with the team.”