Software Engineer

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Software Engineer - Onsite position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Redmond, WA. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

We are looking for a candidate to support the development of visual perceptual quality software for embedded AR/VR devices. You will modify device firmware, build and maintain test infrastructure, write automated and manual tests, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure display and graphics pipelines meet rigorous perceptual quality standards. This role spans low-level firmware through application-level tooling, requiring strong systems thinking and a quality-first mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify device firmware (C/C++) to support visual perceptual quality features across computer vision, graphics, and display pipelines
• Design, implement, and maintain test infrastructure for evaluating perceptual quality metrics (e.g., latency, quality/accuracy, motion-to-photon)
• Write new tests and maintain existing tests including unit tests, integration tests, manual validation procedures, and CI automation
• Debug issues across the full software stack from hardware bring-up and driver-level defects through application-layer rendering
• Develop optimized firmware and software utilities targeting embedded environments, with portability across processors and platforms
• Integrate platform-level features where applicable
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve and tailor existing firmware, device drivers, and applications to project requirements
• Create clean, well-documented, and testable code; contribute to CI/CD build scripts and automation pipelines as needed
• Document designs, tradeoffs, test methodologies, and results for cross-functional stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a relevant field
• 5+ years of industry experience developing and testing low-level firmware or systems software for embedded platforms
• 5+ years of solid programming skills in C and C++, with experience writing production firmware and test applications
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle: requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and delivery
• Experience building reusable test frameworks, harnesses, or infrastructure for hardware-in-the-loop or perceptual quality validation
• Demonstrated debugging skills across complex software/hardware stacks (graphics, display, or sensor pipelines preferred)
• Experience with RTOS and developing multi-threaded or real-time applications
• Experience with CI/CD development tools and processes
• Scripting skills using Python or similar languages for developing utilities and test automation
• Great communication skills

Desired skills:

• Experience with computer vision, graphics and display systems
• Understanding of visual/perceptual quality metrics and measurement methodologies (e.g., JND, SSIM, flicker thresholds, motion-to-photon latency)
• Experience with AR/VR display technologies and associated performance constraints
• Android platform experience (NDK, JNI, HAL) or low-level platform integration
• Familiarity with image/video quality assessment tools or development of custom measurement utilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and manage priorities

Pay range: up to $86.75 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)

ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.

Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

Our team stays close to the process and is here to guide you every step of the way. To learn more, please visit our website

ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.