Job#: 3028530 Job Description: Software Engineering - Firmware Software Engineer IV
Location: Redmond, Washington (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
An opportunity is available for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware for a custom System-on-Chip (SoC). This role involves working within a research team to integrate various sensors and hardware components. The position requires the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with a Microcontroller Unit (MCU).
- Develop firmware to interface with hardware acceleration blocks.
- Develop firmware to interface with sensors such as IMU, Barometers, and Magnetometers.
- Develop bootloaders for system initialization.
- Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals.
- Test the developed firmware with the corresponding hardware.
- Document designs and performance analysis.
Required Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a relevant field is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in Firmware or Embedded Software Development in C/C++ is required. This includes at least 2 years of experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new Integrated Circuits (ICs) and 2 years developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs.
Technical Skills: Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux, or another Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY and image sensors.
- Familiarity with I3C, SPI, UART, and USB interfaces.
- Familiarity with Embedded Linux and kernel drivers.
- Familiarity with file systems.
- Familiarity with bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs.
- Experience with low-power optimization of embedded systems.
- Technical writing skills.
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $79.00/hr - $89.00/hr. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
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