Staff Firmware Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Cypress, CA that is partnering with a client in Cypress, CA to find a Staff Firmware Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team developing high-reliability physical access control systems. This role focuses on embedded systems, communications drivers, and network protocols.

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and enhance real-time embedded system features
* Create communication protocol drivers for embedded and third-party systems
* Improve network communication mechanisms
* Port software to new hardware/software platforms
* Design and implement development/test tools

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (BSEE/BSCS)
* 3-15 years of experience in C/C++ programming, embedded Linux, and RTOS
* Strong knowledge of distributed systems and network protocols
* Familiarity with Visual Studio, Eclipse, and GNU toolset
* Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
* Experience with customizing device trees especially for Senior Firmware Engineers
* Yako experience
* Ability to effectively communicate in the English language verbally and in writing
* Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc.
* Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
* Familiar with operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, etc.
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills
* Occasional domestic/international travel for integration and problem-solving
* Must be able to work onsite in Long Beach, CA when needed

Preferred Qualifications:
* Professional experience in Linux embedded development
* Knowledge of the GNU toolset
* Experience with RTOS and high-reliability platforms
* C, C++, TCP/IP, UDP, RS232, RS-485, SSL, TLS, XML, HTML, JSON, Web Services/REST, Containerization, and Virtual Machines
* Linux embedded development
* Experience with high-reliability platforms and RTOS
* Knowledge of protocols and technologies: TCP/IP, UDP, RS232, RS-485, SSL/TLS, XML, HTML, JSON, REST, containerization, VMs

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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