Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Team Red Dog is hiring a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer for our client, a Fortune 50 technology leader and creative technology powerhouse. In this role, you will develop embedded firmware, device drivers, hardware interfaces, and supporting tools that power next-generation Xbox accessories and gaming hardware. Working closely with firmware engineers, electrical engineers, operating system teams, and project stakeholders, you will help bring innovative consumer electronics products from concept through delivery. This opportunity offers hands-on involvement with embedded systems, RTOS environments, firmware debugging, hardware integration, and product development for technology used by millions of gamers worldwide.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. C/C++ Development - 8+ years of experience designing, developing, debugging, and optimizing embedded firmware and low-level software components for hardware products.
2. Embedded Firmware Development - 8+ years of experience building firmware for embedded microcontrollers, including implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
3. Embedded Driver Development - 8+ years of experience developing and maintaining device drivers, peripheral drivers, communication interfaces, and hardware abstraction layers.
4. Consumer Electronics Development - Experience supporting firmware development for consumer electronic devices, including collaboration with hardware, validation, and operating system teams.

Opportunity Overview:

Join a team that is expanding into new product categories and emerging technologies within the Xbox accessories ecosystem. This role provides the opportunity to work on innovative gaming hardware while contributing to firmware architecture, hardware integration, and next-generation product experiences. You will collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines and play a direct role in bringing new products from concept through production.

How you will make an impact:
• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for Xbox accessories and related hardware products.
• Participate in all phases of product development, including prototyping, proof-of-concept development, implementation, testing, and release.
• Develop device drivers, peripheral drivers, communication interfaces, sensor processing functionality, and power management systems.
• Create supporting tools, diagnostic utilities, programming scripts, and test applications.
• Collaborate closely with firmware engineers, electrical engineers, project managers, operating system teams, and validation engineers.
• Perform code reviews and contribute to firmware design discussions and technical decision-making.
• Integrate firmware and software components provided by third-party vendors and suppliers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, drivers, operating systems, and supporting software components.
• Support validation, debugging, testing, and optimization activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Deliver high-quality solutions while meeting project timelines and development milestones.

The expertise you bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8-10 years of professional embedded firmware engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++.
• Extensive experience writing and debugging embedded firmware.
• Experience developing embedded device drivers and hardware interfaces.
• Experience working with embedded RTOS or FreeRTOS environments.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience supporting consumer electronics products throughout the development lifecycle.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and unit testing experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:
• Proven experience developing firmware for consumer electronic devices.
• Demonstrated ability to work across hardware, firmware, operating system, and validation teams.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive technical solutions.
• Experience delivering firmware for products released to market.
• Ability to communicate design decisions clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Consistent track record of delivering high-quality, maintainable code and meeting project deadlines.
• Passion for gaming hardware, emerging technologies, and embedded systems development.

Why Work with Team Red Dog?

At Team Red Dog, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the world's most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills, strengths, and passions-because we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether you're looking to grow, pivot, or simply find a place where your work truly matters, we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits, a supportive team, and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love, we're here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join us-and discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and life)
Employer-matched 401K plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Job Type and Estimated Duration:

Estimated Start Date: 6/22/2026


Location: Onsite, Redmond, WA

Job #: 2535

Job Type: W2 contract opportunity with potential for extension up to 18 months subject to performance, budget and client discretion.

Rate: $71-$87/hour

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io, and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal, state, and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards, and our final offer will reflect the candidate's location, job-specific skills, experience, and knowledge.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.

Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.

Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.