Job Title: Firmware Software Engineer IV 
Location: Redmond, WA
Duration: 1 year, with an option to extend for another year if work is good
 
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 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

 
Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:          

• Working with embedded systems that acquire sensor/camera data and use it in novel ways to realize AR/MR/VR applications

 
Must-Have HARD Skills:

• 8+ years experience in Firmware or Embedded Software Development in C or C++
• 2+ years experience developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs
• Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux or other RTOS

 
Nice-to-have Skills:

• Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY and image sensors
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux, and kernel drivers
• Low power optimization of embedded systems

 
Years of Experience:       8 or more
 
Degrees/Certifications Required:            BSEE, BSECE, BSCS or Masters
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in Firmware or Embedded Software Development in C/C++
• 2+ years’ experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new ICs
• 2+ years’ experience developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs
• Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux 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
• Familiarity with I3C, SPI, UART, USB
• Familiarity with Embedded Linux, and kernel drivers
• 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.

What makes this role interesting?          

• Working with research devices, and systems.

 
Competitive market comparison & Unique Selling Points            

• Work with a research group, outside but adjacent to product development teams. Experience with novel new technology applications.

 
Value added or experience gained         

• Exposure to embedded ML.

 
 
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.