Firmware/UEFI Engineer

Insight Global

Redmond, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Automation Engineering, BSP, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Computer Firmware, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Device Drivers, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Embedded Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Graphics, Hardware Debugging, I2C, Identify Issues, Kernel Programming, Linux Drivers, Machine Tool, Memory Debugging, Microcontroller, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Device Drivers, Microsoft Windows System Internals/Programming, Onboarding, Oscilloscope, PC (Personal Computer) Systems, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Protocol Analysis, Realtime Operating System, Root Cause Analysis, Software Design, Software Development, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, USB, Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART), Usability Engineering

LOCATION

Redmond, WA

POSTED

12 days ago

Job Description Overview The Microsoft Surface development team is seeking a Junior Firmware Engineer to support increased workload across existing projects. This is a net new role focused on firmware, UEFI, and low level system debugging, with an emphasis on identifying and fixing bugs quickly in a highly collaborative, fast paced environment. This role requires full onsite presence due to confidential hardware, lab access, and secure source code requirements. The ideal candidate can ramp quickly and contribute from day one, particularly in debugging and stabilization efforts. Key Responsibilities - Debug, triage, and fix issues across UEFI, embedded firmware, and OS driver layers - Work across hardware / firmware / software interactions, especially during board bring up and subsequent updates - Contribute to firmware and driver development for Surface devices, including feature enhancements and bug fixes - Partner closely with silicon partners, system engineers, firmware engineers, and architects on BSP integration and optimizations - Analyze system level issues and provide clear root cause analysis spanning multiple subsystems - Improve stability, performance, and usability through targeted fixes and optimizations - Work hands on with onsite lab hardware and internal Microsoft tooling What Success Looks Like - Able to start fixing firmware bugs quickly after onboarding - Comfortable working across UEFI, firmware, and drivers - Strong collaborator with firmware, hardware, and system teams - Curious, hands on engineer who learns fast and delivers consistently We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements Top Must Have Skills: - Embedded systems knowledge - Firmware development experience (UEFI strongly preferred) - Strong C programming skills - Ability to debug issues across firmware, drivers, and hardware boundaries Must Haves: - 3+ years of professional experience designing and developing software solutions - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical / Electronic / Automation Engineering, or related field - Strong C/C++ design and coding skills - Minimum 3 years of experience in firmware, embedded systems, or device driver development - Experience with UEFI or microcontroller firmware, including work in an RTOS environment - Windows driver or kernel debugging experience - Working experience debugging hardware / firmware / software interactions, especially during board bring up - Domain knowledge of PC subsystems and industry specifications (graphics, audio, cameras, sensors, touch, input devices) - Proven ability to debug across multiple layers of the firmware/software stack and resolve complex cross team issues - Hands on experience using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, or other hardware debugging tools Nice to Have Skills: - Experience with any of: o Windows Kernel or Internals o Windows Drivers (WDF, KMDF, UMDF) o Linux Drivers o UEFI - Windows kernel/driver debugging, memory crash dumps, or ETL trace analysis - Experience troubleshooting system stability or performance issues using debuggers - Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as SPI, USB, I2C, UART

About the Company

Insight Global

We are a staffing agency helping individuals find jobs and employers fill open positions.

Based in Atlanta, Insight Global is a premier provider of employment and staffing solutions to Fortune 1000 customers across the United States and Canada. We provide long-term contract, short-term contract, temporary-to-permanent, direct placement, and enhanced staffing services. Insight Global specializes in placing contract job seekers into Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Engineering (non-IT), and Government jobs.

Since our inception in 2001, we have experienced unprecedented growth within our industry, rapidly expanding from an Atlanta-based start-up to one of the most successful staffing firms in America.

Our core staffing services are the backbone upon which Insight Global was founded and have driven our success. We cater our delivery approach and recruiting efforts to meet each client’s unique demands, ensuring that we deliver both maximum client value and the differentiated Insight Global experience.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Vehicle Allowance, Work From Home, Merchandise Discounts

FOUNDED

2001

WEBSITE

http://www.insightglobal.net

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