Firmware Software Engineer IV (Onsite Redmond)

Overview

On Site
$105
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Job Details

Embedded Software Engineer – Firmware Development

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop firmware for custom System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms. This role involves building low-level software that enables advanced sensor, imaging, and hardware integration. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with deep technical expertise in embedded systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and test firmware for custom SoCs and embedded devices.

  • Integrate image sensors and other peripherals (IMU, barometer, magnetometer, etc.) with microcontrollers and hardware acceleration blocks.

  • Develop bootloaders and low-level drivers to support new hardware components.

  • Create test applications and validation tools for system bring-up and debugging.

  • Optimize performance and ensure reliable hardware–software interaction.

  • Document designs, implementation details, and performance analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in firmware or embedded software development using C/C++.

  • 2+ years of experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new ICs.

  • 2+ years of experience with multi-core SoCs or MCUs.

  • Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux, or other RTOS environments.

  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Strong adaptability to changing requirements in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY interfaces and image sensor technologies.

  • Experience with I3C, SPI, UART, USB, and related communication protocols.

  • Knowledge of Embedded Linux, kernel driver development, and file systems.

  • Experience with bootloader development for both small MCUs and larger SoCs.

  • Skills in low-power optimization for embedded systems.

  • Strong documentation and technical writing abilities.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

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