Firmware Engineer 1

Summary:

The main function of a Firmware Engineer is to design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialized utility programs including mainframe and client/server applications, and major enhancement of existing systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Fine-tune and improve a variety of sophisticated software implementation projects
• Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop software solutions to meet client needs and data
• Analyze and review enhancement requests and specifications
• Implement system software and customize to client requirements
• Prepare the detailed software specifications and test plans
• Code new programs to client's specifications and create test data for testing
• Modify existing programs to new standards and conduct unit testing of developed programs
• Create migration packages for system testing, user testing, and implementation
• Provide quality assurance reviews
• Perform post-implementation validation of software and resolve any bugs found during testing
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• 0-2 years experience required
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design
• large systems software design and development experience
• Experience performing in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing with both new and legacy production systems
• experience in programming and experience with problem diagnosis and resolution
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain familiarity with validation, Windows usability issues, and tools like debuggers (DPG experience helpful but not required)
  
  

Explain a typical day in the role.:

Flashing LKG images, testing new bits, testing

What is the ideal background of a candidate for this role?:

Technology and general validation experience and basic Windows/device usability knowledge

What are unique selling points that would get candidates interested in your role over another?:

Get to work with new devices

How will contractor performance be measured?:

Ability to test things out

Top 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & years of experience for each:

Experience in debugging Windows devices - familiarity with Windows devices and usability issues

Software validation/testing – experience validating software, especially on hardware devices

Basic Computer Skills