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Embedded Engineer

SPECTRAFORCE
Redmond, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/4/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Engineer position at SPECTRAFORCE?

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.


Applicant Notices & Disclaimers

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  • 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: $95.00/hr.

Salary : $95 - $100

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