Senior Firmware Developer

Job Title: Senior Firmware Developer Location : Denver, CO (4 days onsite/week) Contract duration: 12+ months Contract Must have skills: • C++ (11/14/17) • Python • Perl • Embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot) • RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr) • I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, TCP/IP •Experienced Engineer specializing in developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining broadband, video, and IoT solutions on RDK-based devices such as set-top boxes, gateways, and routers Good to have skills: • Wireless stacks (BLE, Wi‑Fi, Thread, Zigbee) • Edge AI • DSP • ISO 26262, IEC 62304, MISRA C/C++ Key Niche Skills Programming: Strong proficiency in C++ (11/14/17) for embedded contexts (const correctness, RAII, templates, STL in constrained environments). Strong scripting with Python (pytest/unittest, argparse, asyncio/threads, serial, numpy/pandas for analysis). Working experience with Perl for legacy automation, parsing, tooling, infrastructure scripts. Embedded Expertise: Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M/R/A) or Embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot, device tree, system). Familiarity with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr) and interrupt-driven design. Hands-on with communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, TCP/IP. Board bring-up, BSP customization, bootloaders (U-Boot), secure boot, OTA update mechanisms. Experience with Yocto, Cmake toolchain files, and containerized toolchains (Docker). Exposure to safety or quality standards (ISO 26262, IEC 62304, MISRA C/C++). Experience with wireless stacks (BLE, Wi‑Fi, Thread, Zigbee), edge AI, or DSP. Knowledge of power management, low-power modes, and battery-operated devices. Familiarity with Perl CPAN tooling and migration of legacy Perl scripts to Python when appropriate. Performance profiling and memory analysis on embedded targets (perf, gprof, valgrind, ETM/ITM). Minimum years of experience: 8-10 years Detailed Job Description: QUALIFICATION:BE/B.Tech KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Experienced Engineer specializing in developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining broadband, video, and IoT solutions on RDK-based devices such as set-top boxes, gateways, and routers