Firmware Software Engineer IV

Firmware Software Engineer IV
Location: Fully Onsite in Redmond, WA  (Due to close work with prototypes and need to be in lab for hardware debugging)
Market rate: $100/hr (W2)
Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/wk, No OT
Duration: Initial 12-month contract with probable extension/conversion
Target Start: ASAP
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision; paid vacation/sick leave; 401k

Our Client's research team is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware for a custom SoC.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with an MCU
• Develop firmware to interface with hardware acceleration blocks
• Develop firmware to interface with sensors like IMU, Barometers, & Magnetometer
• Develop bootloaders
• Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals
• Test the developed firmware with the hardware
• Document designs and performance analysis

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 8 years experience in Firmware or Embedded Software Development in C/C
• 2 years experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new ICs
• 2 years experience developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs
• Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux or other RTOS 
• Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment where job duties may change frequently

Preferred-to-Have Qualifications:

• Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY and image sensors
• Familiarity with I3C, SPI, UART, USB
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux, and kernel drivers
• Familiarity with file systems
• Familiarity with bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs
• Low power optimization of embedded systems
• Strong technical writing skills

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. #TMN