Embedded Firmware Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer
Job Duration: 12 Months
Job Location: Redmond, VA (Onsite Role)
MOI: High chances for last onsite interview
Must have an Active LinkedIn ID

Top Requirements:

• 8+ years of industry experience developing and testing low level firmware for embedded systems
• 8+ years of solid programming skills using C and C++, and experience developing production code and test applications.
• RTOS and multi-threaded application development
• Experience with Graphics and Display pipelines
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across firmware, software, and hardware
• Experience with device drivers and embedded platforms
• Semiconductor industry experience
• CI/CD experience and Python scripting for test automation

Position Summary

Seeking Candidate with 8+ years of industry experience developing and testing low level firmware for embedded systems. 8+ years of solid programming skills using C and C++, and experience developing production code and test applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop high quality code using the C and C++ programming languages for embedded environments, with portability to various processors and platforms.
• Develop optimized firmware for the Graphics and Display pipelines to support the product use cases.
• Work with internal teams and vendors to improve and tailor existing firmware, device drivers, stack and applications to project needs.
• Debug issues across the software stack including hardware functionality and develop quick workarounds to time-critical issues and provide long term solutions.
• Writing new tests and maintaining existing tests including unit tests, manual and CI automation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (SDLC): from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with CI/CD development tools and processes.
• Scripting skills using Python or other languages for developing simple utilities and test automation.
• Experience with RTOS and developing multi-threaded applications.
• Expert problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of AR/VR technologies and/or basic understanding of Graphics and Display systems is a plus.
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills