Embedded Firmware, Board Level Validation Engineer for Global Consumer Device company

Responsibilities:

Architect firmware to support various algorithms embedded in hardware platforms

Support full firmware lifecycle including design, development, debugging and ongoing sustaining

Generate and evaluate functional and design specifications

Work with multi-functional teams to determine software architecture and specification to meet the product requirement and user experience

Work with project leaders to define assignments, schedules, quality expectations, and other project criteria

Present results and recommendations

Develop and maintain various engineering tools used to debug, analyze, and test embedded products

Be the champion for the success of firmware development projects and take initiatives to ensure success

Must have skillsets:
• Requires at least 5+ years of experience.
• Excellent programming skills in C.
• Strong experience in RTOS, software development and verification methodology, version control and automation tools.
• Experience in low-pin-count communication buses (I2C or UART or SPI)
• Experience with troubleshooting tools (JTAG, SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
• Experience with memory and power constrained micro-controllers and working with new peripherals, features, and development environments.
• Scripting experience with any of the following Python or Perl or Lua
• Knowledge of ARM architecture is a plus

Location: Santa Clara, CA (near Airport)

Duration: 6-12 months