Position: Experienced Firmware Engineer (Contract)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA (On-site)

Type: Contract

Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Firmware Engineer to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will have broad experience across bare metal, Linux, and Android environments, with a proven track record of developing robust, high-performance firmware solutions. This role requires a hands-on professional with deep technical expertise, creativity, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, in-person setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize firmware for embedded systems across bare metal, Linux, and Android platforms
• Interface with hardware teams to bring up new boards and integrate hardware abstraction layers
• Debug and resolve complex system-level and low-level software issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and QA to ensure product quality and timely delivery
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of firmware development processes
• Maintain thorough documentation of designs, code, and development processes

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in firmware development
• Strong proficiency with bare metal programming, Linux kernel modules/drivers, and Android HAL/low-level system integration
• Experience with C/C++ and familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash
• Solid understanding of hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, etc.)
• Proven problem-solving and debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Passion for innovation and delivering high-quality solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with power management, wireless communication protocols, or multimedia frameworks
• Knowledge of secure bootloaders and firmware security best practices

Work Environment:

• Must be available to work on-site at our Sunnyvale, CA location
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team