SoC Firmware Development Engineer

Overview

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Embedded Systems Firmware Engineers to join our team. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in low-level software development, firmware engineering, and embedded systems programming. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining firmware for embedded systems across a variety of platforms and architectures.

Onsite in Mountain View, CA

First two weeks would be onsite in El Segundo, CA to meet the team, get introduced to the project, get equiptment, etc. Paid for by Prodapt

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems, including startup code, device drivers, and low-level software components.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to bring up new embedded hardware platforms and perform board bring-up tasks.
• Develop and optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues at the hardware and software level using tools such as JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with higher-level software applications and systems.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture meetings to ensure high-quality, robust firmware solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in embedded systems development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded systems firmware development.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and assembly language programming.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems architectures, CPU architectures (e.g., ARM), and IO interfaces (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
• Experience with board bring-up, device driver development, and low-level software development.
• Familiarity with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) such as FreeRTOS.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex hardware and software issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.