Job Title: Firmware Engineer

Job Description

The role of a Firmware Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software, including specialized utility programs. This includes both mainframe and client/server applications, and involves major enhancements to existing systems.

Responsibilities

• Fine-tune and improve various sophisticated software implementation projects.
• Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs.
• Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications.
• Implement system software and customize according to client requirements.
• Prepare detailed software specifications and test plans.
• Code new programs to client specifications and create test data for testing.
• Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs.
• Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation.
• Provide quality assurance reviews.
• Perform post-implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in the field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded firmware development for consumer PC or electronics industry.
• Proven Embedded Firmware architecture skills with a deep understanding of embedded systems and microprocessors.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills for multiprocessor systems.
• Ability to use hardware debugging tools such as logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG, Flash emulators, ICE during firmware development.
• Strong communication skills to express technical concepts clearly.
• Experience in in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with C Programming language.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Git Source control system.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with bus protocols.
• Ability to comprehend and assimilate technical concepts across multiple disciplines is a plus.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and self-driven.
• RUST experience is advantageous.

Work Environment

The software development team primarily services market devices, including surface devices and extra accessories. The role involves working on the MCU Firmware project, focusing on bug investigation. The typical work rhythm includes 15 meetings throughout the week, 50% debugging, and 35% coding, providing a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

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 fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $65