Firmware Software Engineer Lead

W2 ONLY. NO C2C / CORP-CORP / 1099 / 3RD PARTY CANDIDATES.

6 - 12 month contract. Likely to extend / option to hire.

Client: A major global corporation and a leader in their industry operating over 350 manufacturing facilities with annual revenue earning over $24B and employing over 15,000.

Overview:

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced lead developer to join our team. The position will be responsible for leading and managing the firmware development process, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality firmware solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers, to develop and implement a firmware roadmap that aligns with our business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in firmware development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for delivering innovative solutions.

Role:

Lead and manage the firmware development process from concept to release, ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define firmware requirements, specifications, and architecture for new products or features.

Provide technical guidance to firmware engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Conduct thorough testing and verification of firmware solutions, identifying and resolving any issues or bugs.

Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components.

Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in firmware development and provide recommendations for process improvements and tooling enhancements.

Collaborate with product managers to define firmware roadmaps and prioritize feature development based on customer needs and market trends.

Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations throughout the firmware development process.

Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and enforce coding best practices to maintain high-quality codebase.

Qualifications:

8+ years work experience within the United States.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

7 – 10+ years experience in firmware development with strong E2E architecture and integration.

Expertise in C/C++ programming language.

Experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) is a plus.

Strong lead experience and project management skills experience with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Experience with Atlassian software such as Jira or Bitbucket or Confluence.

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