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Firmware Developer

$75 - $90 per hour

TEKsystems

Description

Within Instrument Engineering, this team focuses on designing and producing precision RF and Analog Test Equipment. This equipment is used for calibrating and testing various wireless technologies, including cellular, 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, mmWave, UWB, and NFC, in millions of Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches.

The team works on developing embedded firmware for next-generation wireless communication products. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including RF system engineers, software engineers, DSP engineers, FPGA logic designers, and hardware engineers, to create embedded software that is crucial for product development.

Top Skills

  • Experience designing embedded firmware in C or C++.

  • Experience with ARM processors.

  • Recent development experience in Linux, parallel processing, multi-core, or multi-threaded software development.

Responsibilities

  • Designing embedded firmware in C and C++ on ARM processors.

  • Developing firmware for platforms running RTOS, embedded Linux, and bare metal firmware.

  • Working on hardware bring-up, debugging, and using lab instruments like JTAG, Logic Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and Spectrum Analyzers

You will work with other cross-functional team members – RF system engineers, SW engineers, DSP engineers, FPGA logic designers & HW engineers to design/develop embedded SW that is instrumental in creating products loved all over the globe. Support wireless technologies including cellular, 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, mmWave, UWB, and NFC. This is a lead position.

Skills

C++, Firmware, JTAG, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer

Top Skills Details

C++,Firmware

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cupertino, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Cupertino,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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