Firmware Software Engineer

Actalent
Sunnyvale, CA Other
POSTED ON 7/12/2023 CLOSED ON 7/26/2023

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Description:

VR Prototyping & Concept Team - Firmware Engineer Meta Reality Labs Sunnyvale or Seattle Our team is responsible for rapidly building and iterating high-fidelity prototype hardware and development platforms that bring new ideas to life by expressing design intent, user experience and enabling key early technology decisions - using the best and most appropriate tools and techniques for the task. We are seeking a Firmware Engineer who has a passion for working across disciplines to turn early cutting-edge concepts and technologies into reality. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be an integral member of the team, responsible for Firmware design and optimization. This person will also be involved in developing a solid platform while working on a variety of domains, architect, design, build and test firmware systems for future systems architecture, design of new concepts, technologies and product feature development. You must be able to work with minimal guidance, demonstrate a high attention to detail, be partnership-oriented and possess strong problem-solving skills. You must be a self-starter, well-organized and have excellent communication skills. Responsibilities: Design and implement components at all layers of the system, e.g. kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, security, I/O systems, persistence, etc for prototyping projects. Design and implement drivers and services that operate efficiently in a constrained environment yet when pressed can efficiently deliver large volumes of data with low-latency and high-bandwidth. Debug complex, system-level, multi-component issues that typically span across multiple layers from kernel to application. Bring up new devices and lead debugging and performance tuning exercises that span multiple hardware/firmware/software teams. Understand software components from multiple partner teams, lead the integration of those components into the unified product code base, and drive their continued development. Minimum Qualifications: 8 years' Firmware Engineering experience in the following: device driver development, embedded systems, or operating systems. 5 years' experience working on systems software in a large-scale C/C code base. Demonstrated experience defining and driving technical work streams and providing technical leadership for software engineering teams. Experience in one or more of the following areas: BSP/Board Support Package, Operating Systems, Android OS, RTOS, Bootloader, Power Management, Linux, Graphics and Display Drivers, MCU (Microcontroller). Experience in hardware bring-up using interfaces like ADC, GPIO, SPI, I2C, etc. Experience developing, debugging, and shipping software products on large code bases that span platforms and tools. Experience with Software Development processes including: source control, bug tracking, and design documentation. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Preferred Qualifications: Deep specialized experience in two or more of the following areas: BSP/Board Support Package, Operating Systems, CoreOS, Kernel, Android Kernel, Bootloader, Power Management, RTOS, Linux, Graphics and Display Drivers, MCU (Microcontroller). Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Skills:

c/c , microcontroller, linux

Top Skills Details:

c/c ,microcontroller,linux

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

TOP 3 MUST HAVE SKILLS: *This role is more on the design side, candidates must have experience in deigning device driver, micro controllers, or software aspect. Not testing or production. 1. Micro controller code 2. OS layers 3. Enabling new sensors, new camera, understand full stack

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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About Actalent

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

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