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The Principal Embedded Firmware and Software Engineer leads the design, development, and debugging of embedded software and firmware for computer systems. This role involves providing technical leadership for the architecture, security, integration, and deployment of BIOS/UEFI, EFI applications, drivers, embedded controllers, and RTOS-based systems. You will analyze hardware architectures to define requirements, troubleshoot firmware issues, and drive verification strategies including automated testing and continuous integration. Key responsibilities include developing engineering tools and advancing DevSecOps practices. The role requires deep proficiency in embedded C, Python for automation, and systems programming. Candidates must possess expertise in firmware authentication, secure updates, and vulnerability management. You will work across the full lifecycle of platform technologies to ensure reliable system performance and seamless hardware-software integration.
Lead the architecture, development, security, and deployment of embedded firmware and software systems.
Analyze hardware and system architectures to define firmware requirements, interfaces, and integration strategies.
Troubleshoot and resolve firmware issues by implementing enhancements and programming changes across subsystems.
Define and drive firmware integration, verification, and automated testing strategies.
Develop engineering tools and automation scripts using Python for debugging and validation.
Advance CI/CD and DevSecOps practices to improve engineering velocity and release confidence.
Evaluate and implement AI-assisted software development tools to improve developer productivity and code quality.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's, Master's, or advanced degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or equivalent practical experience.
Typically, 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware, embedded software, systems software, platform engineering, or a related engineering field.
Deep proficiency in embedded C with strong software architecture, systems programming, and computer engineering fundamentals.
Strong experience with Python for automation, tooling, testing, data analysis, or system diagnostics.
Experience with BIOS/UEFI, EFI applications and drivers, RTOS environments, embedded controllers, DSPs, device firmware, or similar platform technologies.
Exceptional debugging and root-cause-analysis skills.
Strong understanding of firmware and platform security, including authentication, secure updates, hardware security, and vulnerability management.
Familiarity with Git, Linux, and Agile development methodologies.
C
C++
BIOS
UEFI
Embedded Firmware
Microcontrollers
Python
Perl
PowerShell
JTAG
SWD
Oscilloscopes
Logic Analyzers
Version Control
Root-Cause Analysis
Driver Development
Bootloaders
C
Linux
TCP/IP
Switching
Routing
STP
RSTP
LACP
LLDP
VLAN
BGP
OSPF
Socket Programming
Linux Kernel
Driver Development
ARM
x86
Shell
Python
libcurl
REST API
JSON
CAPWAP
HTTPS