What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firmware Engineer (C/ C++) - Redmond, WA position at Digital Technology Solutions?
DTS is looking for Firmware Engineer (C/ C ) for our direct client Position in Redmond, WA
Summary
The main function of a firmware software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical firmware software engineer designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop high quality code using the C and C programming languages for embedded environments, with portability to various processors and platforms
- Develop optimized firmware for the Graphics and Display pipelines to support the product use cases
- Work with internal teams and vendors to improve and tailor existing firmware, device drivers, stack and applications to project needs
- Debug issues across the software stack including hardware functionality and develop quick workarounds to time-critical issues and provide long term solutions
- Writing new tests and maintaining existing tests including unit tests, manual and CI automation
Skills
- Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
- Experience with CI/CD development tools and processes. Scripting skills using Python or other languages for developing simple utilities and test automation. Knowledge of AR/VR technologies and/or basic understanding of Graphics and Display systems is a plus.
- Experience with RTOS and developing multi-threaded applications. Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
- Expert problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
- Expert ability to work independently and manage ones time.
- Strong verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills .
Education/Experience
- 8 years of industry experience developing and testing low level firmware for embedded systems. 10 years of solid programming skills using C and C , and experience developing production code and test applications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
Must Have Skills
- Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
- Experience with CI/CD development tools and processes.
- Scripting skills using Python or other languages for developing simple utilities and test automation.
- Knowledge of AR/VR technologies and/or basic understanding of Graphics and Display systems is a plus.
- Experience with RTOS and developing multi-threaded applications. Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
Nice to Have Skills
- Expert problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
- Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- Strong verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills
DTS offers excellent compensation package.
Contact :
Karun Sharma
Team Lead
Digital Technology Solutions