Firmware Software Engineer - Graphics & Display Systems

Firmware Software Engineer – Graphics & Display Systems

Location: Fully Onsite at Redmond, WA Contract Duration: 12 months on W2 Pay Rate: $90/hr Benefits: Dental, Health, Vision, PTO

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop high-performance, low-level systems that power advanced graphics and display pipelines. In this role, you'll work close to the hardware, solving complex system challenges and enabling immersive, real-time experiences on constrained devices.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware in C/C++ across multiple processors and platforms
• Build and enhance firmware for graphics and display pipelines to support AR use cases
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to tailor drivers, firmware, and system stacks
• Debug complex issues spanning hardware and software; deliver both immediate fixes and long-term solutions
• Develop and maintain test frameworks, including unit, manual, and CI/CD automation
• Contribute to system architecture, performance tuning, and reliability improvements

Must Have Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
• 10+ years of strong programming experience in C and C++
• Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment)
• Scripting experience (Python or similar) for tooling and test automation
• Knowledge of AR/VR technologies and/or basic understanding of Graphics and Display systems is a plus.
• Experience with RTOS and multi-threaded application development
• Expert problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Experience debugging across hardware/software boundaries
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Nice to Have Qualifications

• Experience with graphics/display systems or AR/VR technologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex systems
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

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.