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 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

 
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.

 
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.

 
How Performance Will Be Measured:
Measured on tasks completed, lines of code, and number of diffs compared to other engineers on the team.
 
What Makes This Role Interesting:
Working with research devices, and systems.
 
Purpose / Size of Team & Position Fit: There are two FTE Embedded SWEs and one other CW working on the various projects supported by this team, there is also one FTE SWE, and two Electrical Engineering FTEs.
Why is this Position Open:
To augment our existing FTEs as we have a surge in new work to complete.
 
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 / Experience Gained:

• Exposure to embedded ML.

 
Degrees / Certifications Required:

• BSEE, BSECE, BSCS or Masters

 
Interview Process:

• Interview Rounds: At least two — one technical and one on project background.
• Types of Interviews: Technical interview and behavioral/project discussion.
• Interview Duration: 45 minutes 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.