Job Title: Firmware Software Engineer IV 
Location: Redmond WA - Onsite, due to close work with prototypes and need to be in lab for hardware debugging.
Duration: 1 year, with option to extend it 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.

 
Must-Have HARD Skills:

1. 8+ years experience in Firmware or Embedded Software Development in C or C++
2. 2+ years experience developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs
3. Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux or other RTOS

 
Nice-to-have Skills:

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

 
Years of Experience: 8 or more

Degrees/Certifications Required: BSEE, BSECE, BSCS or Masters
 
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

 
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

 
How many rounds of interviews? Who will be conducting each round? At least two, one technical and one on project background
 
Types of Interviews (behavioral, technical, presentation, etc.): Technical and one on behavioral and projects
Interview Duration: 45 min/each 
 
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.