Firmware Engineer

UEFI Firmware Engineer Redmond, WA Onsite
Below is the modified JD for reference:

• Designing, developing/coding, and debugging UEFI\Firmware

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain UEFI firmware drivers and modules for Windows devices.
• Implement and validate software solutions that interface with hardware using protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, and USB.
• Work closely with silicon, hardware, and OS teams to define and integrate features across firmware and system layers.
• Conduct root-cause analysis of system issues using tools like WinDbg, JTAG, or firmware debuggers.
• Contribute to hardware enablement and platform bring-up activities.
• Maintain version control using GIT and participate in code reviews and documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Expertise in UEFI, ACPI, SMBIOS, PCIe, and related specifications.
• Solid experience in UEFI firmware development and embedded systems software.
• Strong proficiency in C and Assembly language.
• Hands-on experience with Windows kernel, subsystems, and driver development. (Linux driver experience may also be considered.)
• Proficiency in hardware-level debugging and validation.
• Strong understanding of kernel subsystems (e.g., Scheduling, Caching, Error Handling, OS Crash Analysis).
• Experience with WinDbg or similar kernel-level debuggers.
• Experience with GIT and collaborative software development practices.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and task execution abilities.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with JTAG and firmware debugging tools.
• Familiarity with Python, JSON, or scripting for automation.
• Exposure to Azure DevOps and CI/CD test automation workflows