Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Hardware/Firmware Developer
Career Insights for Firmware Engineer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on California data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Firmware Engineer develops the programmable content in electronic hardware devices. Works for a hardware company developing software for each hardware platform. Alters, organizes and models the functionality of software for a variety of industries, including the automotive, health care and consumer electronics industries.
$150,711 / year median in California
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Hardware/Firmware Developer
San Jose, CA Direct-Hire $120000.00 - $150000.00 Onsite Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop embedded firmware and implement algorithms in areas of performance, including caching and controller firmware, to ensure meeting product specification and customer requirements. statistical and data analysis techniques, including model simulation, to identify and address complex issues.
Evaluate and troubleshoot problems encountered during firmware development and testing.
Prepare design documents and conduct thorough design and code reviews.
Communicate effectively and work closely with remote development teams.
Requirements:
12+ years of relevant experience in embedded firmware development, with preference for candidates with Hard Disk Drive experience.
Strong analytical, programming, and problem-solving skills. Expertise in C, C++ required.
Comprehensive understanding of storage caching architectures and algorithmic concepts with extensive experience developing efficient, high-performance algorithms for real-time applications.
Extensive experience in statistical analysis and a wide array of software/hardware tools to identify root causes of failures and implement robust solutions.
Comfortable working in a collaborative, team environment.
Good communication skills.
Education:
Bachelor's in engineering, M.S or PhD preferred. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Reference:
JN -092026-430594
Benefits
- Dental Insurance