Software Firmware Engineer

HP•Houston, TX

6d•$105,050 - $161,800•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for driving design, development, and debugging of embedded software/firmware for hardware, ensuring efficient and reliable operation. The role collaborates with hardware engineers to integrate software and firmware with hardware components, ensuring seamless communication and functionality. The role works closely with software developers, hardware engineers, quality assurance, and product managers to deliver high-quality products.

Requirements

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
4-7 years of work experience, preferably in firmware development, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.
Agile Methodology
Algorithms
C (Programming Language)
C++ (Programming Language)
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Debugging
Electrical Engineering
Embedded Software
Embedded Systems
Firmware
Firmware Development
Git (Version Control System)
Linux
New Product Development
Operating Systems
Python (Programming Language)
Real-Time Operating Systems
Software Development
Software Engineering
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity

Responsibilities

Owns the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation.
Allocates resources to complete programming projects, and designing detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly.
Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of firmware, including DSP, embedded code, EFI drivers, EFI applications and BIOS/UEFI.
Analyzes design and determines coding, programming, and integration activities required based on general objectives and knowledge of overall architecture of product or solution.
Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; creates solutions for issues with code and integrates into application architecture.
Leads a project team of other software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.
Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding firmware design status, project progress, and issue resolution.
Represents the software firmware engineering team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects, from microarchitecture design through firmware architecture and development.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams including architects, hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers to ensure that firmware requirements and specifications are clearly defined.
Stays up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in firmware technologies, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave