Embedded Systems & Connectivity Test Engineer

KIRK HSIN

408-***-**** ********@*****.*** Sunnyvale, CA 94086 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kirk-hsin-2b3822b

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Hands-on Software Engineer with extensive experience in low-level systems programming, firmware bring-up, lab debugging, and cross-functional quality assurance across high-speed interfaces, wireless connectivity, and embedded platforms. Proven track record in executing rigorous functional, integration, and regression testing, performing deep-dive log analysis, root-causing complex defects, and driving fleet/field issue resolution. Backed by strong scripting capabilities in Python and batch.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Connectivity & Protocols: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), PCIe v6, USB, PnP, I2C, UART, RS232, RS422, CAN, TCP/IP Sockets, Network Protocols

Debugging & Tools: Wireshark, ADB, HCI/Bluetooth Traces, Logic Analyzers, Hardware Debuggers, I2C Bus Analyzers, Linux/Ubuntu CLI

Languages & Scripting: Python, C, C++, C#, SQL, Bash Scripting for Log Parsing & Automation

Platforms & RTOS: Linux, Windows Kernel/User Mode, Embedded RTOS, Firmware-Host Synchronization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Architect and Software Engineer EmpowAI (Sunnyvale, CA) Jan 2026 – Present

Architecting the Embedded Linux and RTOS for the microcontroller dual-core, e.g., Wi-Fi-telemetry and CAN, TinyML, low level registry map and IO

C++ 20, RTOS coding

Senior Software Engineer (Contract) The Boeing Company (Pleasanton, CA) June 2025 – Jan 2026

Engineered robust installation solutions using C# to streamline the deployment of critical software packages and security hardware.

Developed automated batch processes for registering and deregistering Microsoft certificates via certmgr and certutil, ensuring strict compliance with Digital Certificate Technology (DCT) standards.

Architected secure installer modules and comprehensive diagnostic utilities, significantly reducing deployment errors and improving system verification workflows.

Conducted comprehensive architectural analysis and certification of PCIe v6 specifications to support high-throughput system requirements.

Software Engineer Hellobrain (Santa Clara, CA) February 2022 – January 2024

Porting TC/IP socket to Winsock. designed and developed low-level network communication packages utilizing raw TCP/IP sockets across both Windows and Linux environments, executing rigorous integration testing.

Ported VoIP, H.323 protocols, and VNC from Unix to Windows using Visual Studio, ensuring cross-platform stability and performance validation.

Chief Architect & Software Engineer Faroudja Laboratories Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) January 2020 – February 2022

Spearheaded the architecture and development of a high-performance C++ system controller, driving cross-functional alignment between hardware and firmware engineering teams.

Optimized debugging and QA efficiency by engineering a custom application-layer extension designed to preemptively identify driver conflicts, memory leaks, and software regressions.

Led a high-performing engineering team, establishing structured test frameworks and delivering mission-critical low-level software projects ahead of schedule.

Senior Software Engineer Symbol Technologies, Actiontec, & MirrorPlus (Santa Clara, CA) April 2016 – January 2020

Programmed core application modules and developed low-level network communication firmware/drivers, implementing watchdog protocols for robust stability validation.

Programmed kernel mode driver for the PCMCIA Ethernet, PNP with National Semiconductor and Microsoft for the Laptop, on Interrupt services, registry in Assembly and C/C++, RTOS.

Re-architected data rendering subsystems and optimized memory structures, reducing traversal overhead by 50x and driving extensive regression testing across release cycles.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), 1989

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), 1987

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Machinery Engineering National Taiwan University (NTU), 1983

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