Job#: 3032904 Job Description: Software Engineering - Firmware Software Engineer V
Location: Sunnyvale, California (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
COMPENSATION: $78 - $88 HOURLY
Role Overview
The main function of a firmware software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of software and systems. This role involves designing, developing, and testing operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for various applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality code using C and C++ programming languages for embedded environments, ensuring portability across various processors and platforms.
- Develop optimized firmware for Graphics and Display pipelines to support product use cases.
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve and customize existing firmware, device drivers, and applications.
- Debug issues across the software stack, including hardware functionality, and provide both immediate workarounds and long-term solutions.
- Write new tests and maintain existing tests, including unit tests, manual tests, and CI automation.
Required Qualifications
Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field is required.
Experience: This position requires 8+ years of industry experience developing and testing low-level firmware for embedded systems, and 10+ years of programming experience using C and C++ for production code and test applications.
Technical Skills:- Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
- Experience with CI/CD development tools and processes.
- Scripting skills using Python or other languages for utility development and test automation.
- Experience with RTOS and developing multi-threaded applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and implement system changes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of AR/VR technologies.
- A basic understanding of Graphics and Display systems.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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