Device Driver Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Spring, TX that is seeking a Device Driver Engineer.

Summary:
This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization Windows and Linux driver and other software products. The role ensures the identification and resolution of software issues, ensuring timely and effective solutions. The role creates and updates technical documentation, including design specifications, code comments, and user guides. The role stays up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities:
* Oversees the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for driver operations
* Allocates resources to complete programming projects, and designing detailed plans to ensure deliverable is functioning properly
* Leads multiple project teams of other software engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms
* Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on software design and development
* Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk
* Provides domain-specific expertise and overall leadership and perspective to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities
* Collaborates with hardware and firmware engineers to ensure proper integration and communication between hardware and firmware components
* Specifies and documents communication protocols, system states, and feature requirements in partnership with other firmware and software teams
* Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the organization; Mentor less-experienced software engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables

REQUIREMENTS:
* Expertise in C programming
* Familiarity with Python, batch files, command shells, and other relevant scripting languages
* Experienced in working with source control systems like Github
* Familiarity with bare metal systems, board bring-up, and bootloader architecture
* Experienced in debugging embedded firmware applications using JTAG, SWD debuggers
* Proficiency in low level communication protocols like UART, I2C, and SPI
* Understanding complex multi-threaded application components
* Understand basic analog and digital electronic concepts, be able to understand HW schematics
* Be able to understand technical specifications, data sheets, and work with firmware solutions based on requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
* Deep understanding and experience with both user and kernel more device drivers, Low footprint Peer2Peer decentralized systems development including security; experience with novel architectures desired
* Control systems design
* Fault tolerant and high availability systems design
* CI/CD pipeline expertise
* Connectivity and Interoperability
* Security development (cryptography, protocols, onboarding techniques)
* Wireless protocol stack development (multiple wireless protocols preferred)
* Interconnectivity protocols expertise
* Hardware Driver development expertise (well versed in details of the published specification to help drive new design approaches)

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.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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