Embedded / Firmware Engineer

Insight Global; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Embedded / Firmware Engineer to execute within the XR/AR space for a high level enterprise portfolio. You will develop software modules within the charging-case package, fix defects, and profile firmware to optimize memory, latency, and power.

The role requires hands-on MCU profiling, lab debugging, and tooling for trace measurements, with a focus on efficient, robust firmware. The position offers a competitive rate ($75–$80/hour) dependent on skillset and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of embedded firmware development on microcontroller targets.
• Hands-on MCU profiling and optimization for memory, latency and power.
• Lab debugging with JTAG/SWD, oscilloscope and logic analyzer.
• Experience in existing firmware codebases and code reviews.
• Consumer wearables or accessory firmware experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop software modules within the charging-case package against client-provided base code.
• Perform defect fixing and code review within the charging-case package.
• Profile firmware for memory footprint at the MCU level.
• Optimize processing latency and power consumption.
• Analyze MCU systems and conduct headroom analysis.
• Build tooling to trace measurements and regressions efficiently.

Skills

C/C++

MCU profiling

Lab debugging

Firmware development

Education

Experience in embedded firmware (5–8 years)

Tools

JTAG/SWD

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Embedded / Firmware Engineer to execute within the XR/AR space for a high level enterprise portfolio.

This individual will:

• Develop software modules within the charging-case package against client-provided base code.
• Perform defect fixing and code review within the charging-case package.
• Profile firmware for memory footprint at the microcontroller level.
• Optimize processing latency and power consumption.
• Analyze MCU systems and conduct headroom analysis.
• Build tooling to trace measurements and regressions efficiently.

This role can pay between $75-80 depending on skillset and years of experience.

Skills and Requirements

• 5–8 years in embedded firmware development (C/C++) on microcontroller targets.
• Hands-on MCU profiling and optimization for memory, latency, and power.
• Lab debug proficiency — JTAG/SWD, oscilloscope, logic analyzer.
• Experience working within an existing firmware codebase and code-review culture.
• Consumer wearables or accessory firmware experience.
• Power-optimization work on battery-constrained devices.
• Experience building firmware tracing/measurement tooling.

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 employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].