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Embedded Firmware Engineer - ARM & Windows Device Development

$95k - $130k

Black Rock Groups

Title: Embedded Firmware Engineer ARM & Windows Device Development

Location: Onsite / Redmond, WA (Preferred)

Experience: 5-10 Years

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.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working on consumer devices, embedded platforms, IoT products, or enterprise hardware solutions.
  • Experience in firmware performance optimization, power management, and security.

Vendor Note: Please submit only candidates with strong hands-on experience in ARM firmware development, hardware debugging, and Windows device/driver development. Profiles lacking firmware implementation experience will not be considered.

The pay range for this role is $95,000 - $130,000 per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at View email address on us.fitly.work

This Position is Open for Contracting as well and the rate is $72/hr CTC.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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