Job Title:Firmware Software Engineer IV
Duration: 12 months
Onsite; Sunnyvale, CA 3 days onsite


Must-Have Skills    
C/C++ programming language
Android experience

Nice-to-have Skills    
Experience with battery management systems
Working with MCU or system chips (micro controller-based work like NXP or Qualcomm)
    
Years of overall experience required?     
4+ years of experience (big tech or part of battery tech/start ups)
Bachelors or MS in computer science or software engineering

Description:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Firmware Engineer to join our team, with experience in developing, implementing, testing and validating firmware or embedded systems software for consumer products.

Responsibilities: 
Working as a part of a multi-disciplinary team to design, integrate, qualify and test firmware and software features and updates. 
Designing and implementing software algorithms to deliver cutting-edge solutions. 
Creating design documents pertinent to the various phases of software development. 
Documenting findings of engineering analyses and investigations. 
Testing, debugging, verification, and validation of functional modules Providing post-development support

Qualifications 
B.S, M.S in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering 
1+ years of industry experience in firmware development 
Embedded firmware design and programming in C and C++ for development, debugging, testing and performance analysis using python 
Working knowledge of protocols such as SPI, I2C and interfacing of microcontroller peripherals 
Experienced in developing embedded applications for microcontrollers and application processors 
Strong understanding of hardware, clock-level issues, delays, interrupts, clock gating, polling etc 
Experience with logic analyzers, oscilloscope and other debugging tools 
Willingness to work across multiple domains including electrical engineering, software engineering and validation as well as debug issues at the interface of different domains 

Preferred Qualifications 
M.S/PhD with 5+ years of experience in software development for battery management systems 
Experience with design documentation 
Good understanding of real time operating systems 
Communication and personal management skills 
Experience developing handheld and wearable electronics for high volume manufacturing 
Working knowledge of battery fuel gauge algorithms for consumer electronics from semiconductor IC vendors
  

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


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: $85.00/hr.