Firmware Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Staff Firmware Engineer in Lakewood, CO.

Summary:

The Staff Firmware Engineer leads the design, development, and optimization of firmware for embedded systems. You will mentor less experienced engineers, troubleshoot issues, and ensure firmware components are reliable, efficient, and scalable.

• Lead the design and development of firmware for embedded systems, including creating and optimizing firmware architecture to meet system requirements.
• Develop and implement low-level device drivers, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), bootloaders, and firmware for microcontrollers, processors, and SoCs.
• Architect firmware for scalability, reusability, and ease of integration into complex hardware systems.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into efficient and maintainable firmware solutions.
• Write high-quality, optimized, and well-documented firmware code in languages such as C, C++, or assembly language.
• Use debugging tools, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc. to troubleshoot and debug firmware on embedded systems.
• Develop test frameworks and utilize automated testing.

• Optimize firmware code for performance, memory usage, and energy efficiency.
• Conduct performance analysis and profiling.
• Implement techniques for power management and low‑power operation for embedded systems, especially in battery-operated devices.

• Provide ongoing firmware support throughout the product lifecycle, including bug fixes, updates, and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain detailed firmware documentation, including design documents, release notes, and user manuals.

• Lead efforts to identify potential risks in the firmware development process and work to mitigate them before they impact production.

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in embedded systems development and firmware engineering, with at least 4–5 years in a senior or lead role.
• Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly language programming for embedded systems.
• Extensive experience with embedded debugging tools, such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and serial analyzers.
• Strong understanding of hardware design, including circuit diagrams, datasheets, and schematics.
• Experience with version control tools (Git), continuous integration, and issue tracking systems.
• Familiarity with software development processes (Agile, Scrum) and tools (JIRA, Confluence).
• Strong experience with power management techniques and optimization for embedded systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead technical projects and mentor other engineers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Work with hardware engineers to ensure firmware integration with hardware components.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to ensure smooth interaction between firmware, OS (if applicable), and application-level software.
• Understand business and technical goals.
• Provide firmware support for integration, testing, and system validation across various stages of the product lifecycle.

• Sitting:
  Often for extended periods at desks or meetings.
• Standing or walking:
  Occasionally for meetings or office tasks.
• Using computers:
  Typing and using office equipment.
• Lifting:
  Light, less than 10 pounds.
• Repetitive motions.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.