Senior Firmware Engineer

Location

Reno, NV | United States

Job description

Responsibilities

The Firmware Engineer analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies software.

•    Design, implement, unit test and support Windows and/or Linux device drivers for a variety of legacy and cutting edge technologies
•    Design, implement, unit test and support low-level firmware for a variety of embedded products; ie) Microcontrollers
•    Modify key kernel subsystems to facilitate novel hardware capabilities
•    Collaborate with the hardware engineering team on new embedded product designs
•    Install, boot and test Windows and Linux on new hardware
•    Support customers’ field issues as required
•    Participate in all aspects of the product design life cycle including system architecture, design, development, and verification
•    Document design and results
•    Work individually and with a team to complete tasks

Qualifications

Required Qualifications & Experience

•    Expert in C, C++ programming languages
•    Degree or Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
•    Windows Kernel and/or Driver programming experience 
•    Experience with real time and multithreaded applications
•    In-depth understanding of drivers, interrupt handling routines, and kernel subsystems
•    Low level firmware programming experience targeting various microcontroller architectures (ARM, 8051, other)
•    Ability to clearly capture complex technical concepts in writing for both technical and general audiences
•    Strong analytical and problem solving skills
•    Strong debugging skills
•    More than 5 years of relevant professional experience
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications & Experience
•    Experience with Verilog and/or VHDL programming languages targeting programmable devices (FPGAs, CPLDs)
•    Working knowledge of applied cryptography
•    Experience applying principles of cyber security to operational technology and embedded systems (ex. Use of tools like WhiteSource or similar)
•    Designing software systems running on multiple platform types
•    Software systems testing methodology, including writing and execution of test plans, debugging, test scripts and tools
•    Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

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