Senior Firmware Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer in Palo Alto, CA.

Duties:
* Senior Firmware Engineer will design and develop firmware and embedded system architecture for leading-edge ARM-based MCUs in our prototypes and products
* Collaborate with the EE, RF, Security, and Cloud Services team to build high-performance, secure, reliable systems
* Bring up and debug new hardware in the lab and support builds at remote production sites
* As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will establish and manage performance metrics including code size, model performance, memory footprint, power consumption, latency

REQUIREMENTS:
* 8+ years of experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollers
* Deep experience in embedded firmware with demonstrable knowledge in radio stacks (BT, BLE, Wi-Fi), sensor and audio pipelines, ARM MCU architecture
* Passionate about low power (<1mW sleep) systems, audio subsystem integration, and cloud connected embedded devices
* Proficient in FreeRTOS or Zephyr, Embedded C, C++, protocols, and unit test frameworks
* Comfortable working in large multi-developer codebases
* Ability to collaborate in a psychologically safe and healthy team environment

Preferred Skills:
* Experience developing and debugging Qualcomm, STM32, Cypress/Infineon PSoC, or Nordic
* Experience shipping high-reliability production code
* Comfortable with low-level hardware debugging tools and techniques

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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