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 for another year if work is good
 
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.

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
 
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

 
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.

 
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.
 
Interview Process

• 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/ea

 
 
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.