Firmware Software Engineer III

Job Title: Firmware Software Engineer III
Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: Redmond, WA
Work Arrangement: Onsite

We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to join our wearables research team, whose mission is to design, build, and test prototype systems for future wearable experiences. We are specifically looking for a candidate with a broad set of experiences, including deep knowledge of embedded software development, the ability to quickly solve problems, work in new technology areas, and drive ambiguous concepts into prototypes.

• Develop and debug firmware for a wearable device that includes multiple sensors and cameras, application processor running Android and co-processor(s)
• Develop firmware on micro-controllers or BSPs for embedded linux, leverage peripherals, manage power consumption, support boot loaders, and schedule real-time tasks (RTOS)
• Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals
• Test the developed firmware with the hardware
• Document designs and performance analysis

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of SW/FW experience.
• 3+ years experience with embedded architectures such as ARM Cortex, or processors running AOSP/Embedded Linux, such as QC Snapdragon Wearables or AR2G1.
• 3+ years experience with high and low speed peripherals and buses, and developing and modifying drivers for them.
• Ability to describe their previous use of logic analyzers or protocol decoders to debug/troubleshoot.
• Ability to autonomously identify, report, and solve problems with minimal direction.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high‑paced environment where job duties may change frequently

• Experience with AOSP/Embedded Linux driver development and associated frameworks, like kconfig, device tree, Android, Yocto, Build root.
• Familiarity with HW‑in‑the‑loop testing, CI/CD, build system configuration / scripting

• Embedded Software Development
  • 5+ years of software/firmware (SW/FW) experience
  • Deep knowledge of embedded architectures (ARM Cortex, AOSP/Embedded Linux, QC Snapdragon Wearables, AR2G1)
  • Proven ability to develop and modify drivers for high/low speed peripherals and buses
• Firmware Debugging & Hardware Interface
  • 3+ years experience using logic analyzers or protocol decoders for debugging and troubleshooting firmware
  • Skilled in developing test applications to interface with a variety of hardware peripherals
• Microcontroller & Embedded Linux Development
  • 3+ years experience developing firmware on microcontrollers or BSPs for embedded Linux (QC Snapdragon Wearables or AR2G1)
  • Ability to manage power consumption, support boot loaders, and schedule real‑time tasks (RTOS)

• Experience with AOSP/Embedded Linux driver development and associated frameworks, like kconfig, device tree, Android, Yocto, Build root
• Familiarity with HW‑in‑the‑loop testing, CI/CD, build system configuration / scripting