Embedded Firmware Engineer

Location: Onsite / Redmond, WA

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Firmware Engineer with strong experience in ARM-based embedded systems and Windows device development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in firmware design, hardware bring-up, debugging, device drivers, and end-to-end product development across the hardware and software stack.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware using C/C++ for ARM-based platforms.

Develop software across the Application Layer, Middleware, HAL, and low-level firmware components.

Implement new features and troubleshoot complex firmware issues.

Perform board bring-up, hardware validation, and firmware integration activities.

Debug hardware and firmware issues using oscilloscopes, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, and communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and UART.

Collaborate with hardware, validation, and system engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Participate in code reviews, release management, and CI/CD processes.

Use Git and Azure DevOps (ADO) for source control, build automation, and software delivery.

Required Skills

Strong embedded firmware development experience using C/C++.

Hands-on experience with ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers and ARM processor architecture.

Experience developing across Application Layer to HAL.

Strong hardware debugging and board bring-up expertise.

Knowledge of SoC hardware/software architecture and embedded device lifecycle.

Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and software release processes.

Programming knowledge in C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, and Python.

Preferred Skills

Experience with UEFI, ARM TrustZone, Bootloaders, BSPs, and secure boot technologies.

Strong understanding of Windows OS internals and device development.

Experience developing and debugging Windows drivers.

Hands-on experience with WDK, SDK, ADK, and HLK.

Familiarity with Windows device validation, certification, debugging, and deployment tools.