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Job Title: Firmware Developer (UEFI/BIOS Developer)
Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite)
Position Type: Contract/Fulltime
Duration: 6-12+ Months
Developer (6-12+ years' experience )
Senior Developer (6-12+ years' experience )
Low-level experience in Bios
Communication protocols
UEFI, BIOS - Development Experience
EDK-2, WMI Hands on experience
C/C++ -Hands on expertise
ARM embedded architecture , X86
Windows on ARM (WOA)
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced software developer to work on Windows on ARM (WOA) / or Qualcomm's Windows on Snapdragon (WOS) systems. The candidate will develop, test, and optimize software for ARM systems, working closely with hardware engineers to ensure the smooth operation of devices and systems. This position requires a deep understanding of UEFI, BIOS, EDK-2, WMI infrastructure, Embedded Controller architectures, programming languages like C/C++/Python, and hands-on experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS). A deep knowledge of ARM architecture and working in an Agile & Scrum environment is essential.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with developing firmware applications on ARM processors.
- Expertise in ARM embedded architecture.
- Expertise in C programming.
- Experience working with UEFI Architecture and the EDK-2 platform.
- Design and implement UEFI/BIOS modules in PEIM and DXE stages.
- Engage in bare-metal development involving communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC.
- Experienced in debugging embedded firmware applications using JTAG, SWD debuggers.
- Familiarity with Python, batch files, command shells, and other relevant scripting languages.
- Familiarity with version control systems GitHub and CICD development pipelines.
- Familiarity with bare metal systems, board bring-up, and bootloader architecture.
- Familiarity with using logic analyzers, I2C analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other relevant tools.
- Understanding basic analog and digital electronic concepts and ability to understand HW schematics.
- Ability to understand technical specifications, data sheets, and develop firmware solutions based on requirements.
- Solid experience with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems), embedded Linux, and other embedded platforms like ThreadX and Zephyr OS.
- Understanding low-level hardware architecture, software optimization, memory management, and real-time processing.