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Firmware Software Engineer III

ExecutivePlacements.com
Redmond, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/19/2026
Job Title: Firmware Software Engineer III

Location: Redmond, WA

Job Description: Firmware Software Engineer III Onsite in Redmond, WA

Duration : Fulltime role

Summary

We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to join our wearables research team, whose mission is to design, build, and test prototype systems for future wearables experiences. We are specifically looking for a candidate with a broad set of experiences, including deep knowledge of embedded software development, the ability to quickly solve problems, work in new technology areas, and drive ambiguous concepts into prototypes.

Responsibilities

Develop and debug firmware for a wearable device that includes multiple sensors and cameras, application processor running Android and co-processor(s) Develop firmware on micro-controllers or BSPs for embedded linux, leverage peripherals, manage power consumption, support boot loaders, and schedule real-time tasks (RTOS) disciplines Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals Test the developed firmware with the hardware Document designs and performance analysis

REQUIRED Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of SW/FW experience.
  • 3 years' experience with embedded architectures such as ARM Cortex, or processors running AOSP/Embedded Linux, such as QC Snapdragon Wearables or AR2G1.
  • 3 years experience with high and low speed peripherals and buses, and developing and modifying drivers for them.
  • Ability to describe their previous use of logic analyzers or protocol decoders to debug/troubleshoot.
  • Ability to autonomously identify, report, and solve problems with minimal direction.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment where job duties may change frequently

PREFERRED Qualifications

  • Experience with AOSP/Embedded Linux driver development and associated frameworks, like kconfig, device tree, Android, Yocto, Build root.
  • Familiarity with HW-in-the-loop testing, CI/CD, build system configuration / scripting,

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