Job Specifications
Job Title: Firmware Software Engineer III
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Redmond, WA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Summary
We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to join our wearables research team, whose mission is to design, build, and test prototype systems for future wearables experiences. We are specifically looking for a candidate with a broad set of experiences, including deep knowledge of embedded software development, the ability to quickly solve problems, work in new technology areas, and drive ambiguous concepts into prototypes.
Responsibilities
Develop and debug firmware for a wearable device that includes multiple sensors and cameras, application processor running Android and co-processor(s)
Develop firmware on micro-controllers or BSPs for embedded linux, leverage peripherals, manage power consumption, support boot loaders, and schedule real-time tasks (RTOS)
disciplines
Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals
Test the developed firmware with the hardware
Document designs and performance analysis
Required Qualifications
B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
5+ years of SW/FW experience.
3+ years experience with embedded architectures such as ARM Cortex, or processors running AOSP/Embedded Linux, such as QC Snapdragon Wearables or AR2G1.
3+ years experience with high and low speed peripherals and buses, and developing and modifying drivers for them.
Ability to describe their previous use of logic analyzers or protocol decoders to debug/troubleshoot.
Ability to autonomously identify, report, and solve problems with minimal direction.
Ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment where job duties may change frequently
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AOSP/Embedded Linux driver development and associated frameworks, like kconfig, device tree, Android, Yocto, Build root.
Familiarity with HW-in-the-loop testing, CI/CD, build system configuration / scripting
Must Have Skills
Embedded Software Development
5+ years of software/firmware (SW/FW) experience
Deep knowledge of embedded architectures (ARM Cortex, AOSP/Embedded Linux, QC Snapdragon Wearables, AR2G1)
Proven ability to develop and modify drivers for high/low speed peripherals and buses
Firmware Debugging & Hardware Interface
3+ years experience using logic analyzers or protocol decoders for debugging and troubleshooting firmware
Skilled in developing test applications to interface with a variety of hardware peripherals
Microcontroller & Embedded Linux Development
3+ years experience developing firmware on microcontrollers or BSPs for embedded Linux (QC Snapdragon Wearables or AR2G1)
Ability to manage power consumption, support boot loaders, and schedule real-time tasks (RTOS)
Nice to Have Skills
Experience with AOSP/Embedded Linux driver development and associated frameworks, like kconfig, device tree, Android, Yocto, Build root
Familiarity with HW-in-the-loop testing, CI/CD, build system configuration / scripting
About the Company
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