NEW JOB OPENING
AUDIO EMBEDDED FIRMWARE ENGINEER
IN Redmond, WA, USA!

***LOCATION CAN BE EITHER ONSITE IN REDMOND, WA (Pay range 60-67/hr W2) OR BURLINGAME, CA (Pay range 60-70/hr W2)***



EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.



MUST-HAVE SKILLS

1. Proficiency in C/C++ for Embedded systems

2. Experience with RTOS or bare-metal firmware development. Experience with distributed compute (Multi-core, multithread) development.

3. Familiarity with audio signal processing concepts and hardware interfaces (I2S, PDM, I2C, SPI, UART). Strong debugging and problem-solving skills using lab equipment and software tools. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.



NICE-TO-HAVE SKILLS

1. Experience with audio DSPs, ideally HiFi and Qualcomm Hexagon.

2. Experience with power management and low-power firmware design.

3. Knowledge of Audio Precision equipment and tools. Familiarity with Bluetooth audio stacks, USB audio, or wireless audio protocols. Knowledge of hardware design and schematic/PCB review. Experience working in an Agile development environment.



REQUIRED SKILLS

4+ years of experience in the following:

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.

• Experience with RTOS or bare-metal firmware development.

• Experience with audio DSPs, ideally HiFi and Qualcomm Hexagon.

• Experience with distributed compute (Multi-core, multithread) development.

• Familiarity with audio signal processing concepts and hardware interfaces (I2S, PDM, I2C, SPI, UART).

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills using lab equipment and software tools.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Experience with power management and low-power firmware design.

• Knowledge of Audio Precision equipment and tools.

• Familiarity with Bluetooth audio stacks, USB audio, or wireless audio protocols.

• Knowledge of hardware design and schematic/PCB review.

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.



SUMMARY

• This organization is seeking a talented Audio Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our team focused on advancing audio technologies for next-generation products.

• In this role, you will integrate, validate, and optimize embedded firmware for next-generation audio products.

• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including architecture, hardware, software, and product design, to deliver high-quality audio systems and experiences.



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, validate, and optimize embedded firmware for audio subsystems on custom hardware platforms.

• Integrate and debug audio features and algorithms on embedded systems (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, DSP cores).

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams to define requirements, validate designs, and ensure robust system integration.

• Conduct board bring-up, hardware validation, and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.

• Write and maintain clear, well-documented code, validation procedures, and technical documentation.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of firmware development processes.

• Support manufacturing and test engineering teams with firmware-related issues.



NEED FOR ROLE

• System architect needs hands-on support for future platforms proliferation investigations.

• This position is also to backfill some FW engineering gaps, executing integration on current platforms.



INTERVIEW PROCESS

• 45 minutes, 1 round, discuss audio systems and embedded firmware experience.



DISQUALIFIERS

• No Hardware experience with Hardware board and measurement equipment (e.g., scope).

• Candidate will have to operate on actual Hardware boards.

• Need to know how to build and flash Software onto Hardware form factor.



Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress, and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**