Software Firmware Engineer

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Summary:

The main function of a firmware software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical firmware software engineer designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop high quality code using the C and C++ programming languages for embedded environments, with portability to various processors and platforms
• Develop optimized firmware for the Graphics and Display pipelines to support the product use cases
• Work with internal teams and vendors to improve and tailor existing firmware, device drivers, stack and applications to project needs
• Debug issues across the software stack including hardware functionality and develop quick workarounds to time-critical issues and provide long term solutions
• Writing new tests and maintaining existing tests including unit tests, manual and CI automation

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Experience with CI/CD development tools and processes. Scripting skills using Python or other languages for developing simple utilities and test automation. Knowledge of AR/VR technologies and/or basic understanding of Graphics and Display systems is a plus.
• Experience with RTOS and developing multi-threaded applications. Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
• Expert problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills .

Education/Experience:

• 8+ years of industry experience developing and testing low level firmware for embedded systems. 10+ years of solid programming skills using C and C++, and experience developing production code and test applications
• 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.