Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer
Redmond WA (Onsite)
1 year with possible extension
 
Job Description: Summary:

• The research team at Client’s Reality Labs is looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware for a custom SoC.

 
Job Responsibilities:

• Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with an MCU
• Develop firmware to interface with a custom hardware acceleration blocks
• Develop firmware to interface with sensors like IMU, Barometers, & Magnetometer
• Develop bootloaders
• Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals
• Test the developed firmware with the hardware
• Document designs and performance analysis

 
Must-Have HARD Skills:

1. 10+ years experience in Firmware or Embedded Software - Development in C
2. 2+ years experience developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs
3. Experience with Zephyr OS, FreeRTOS, or other RTOS

 
Nice-to-have Skills:

• Audio experience
• Familiarity with DSPs
• Android

 
Years of Experience:

• 10+

 
How will performance be measured?

• Metrics being met – how they review and write tests for code and documentation

 
Degrees/Certifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required

 
Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ experience in Firmware or Embedded Software Development in C
• 2+ years’ experience developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs
• Experience with Zephyr OS, FreeRTOS, or other RTOS
• Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment where job duties may change frequently

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY and image sensors
• C++ is niceta
• Familiarity with I3C, SPI, UART, USB
• Audio
• Familiarity with DSPs
• Familiarity with file systems
• Familiarity with bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs
• Low power optimization of embedded systems
• Strong technical writing skills

 
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.

 
Interview Process:

• 2 rounds
• Types of Interviews (behavioral, technical, presentation, etc.)
• One technical and one behavioral (design and coding questions in both)
• Interview Duration 45 minutes

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $100.00/hr.