Embedded Firmware Engineer (ARM/SoC) - Linux & BIOS

Insight Global; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Firmware Engineer to support embedded firmware and software across ARM processors, microcontrollers, and x86 systems. You will engage throughout the product lifecycle from concept to production release in a hardware-software interface role.

This position offers collaboration in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to influence firmware design, validation, and certification processes across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/EE/Software Eng).
• 2+ years of firmware or embedded software development experience.
• Strong C and Assembly programming skills.
• Experience with ARM-based processors, SoCs or microcontrollers.
• Hands-on debugging with JTAG or similar tools.
• Linux OS experience and embedded software development.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and support HW/SW integration.
• Strong problem-solving in a cross-functional team.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware and software for ARM SoCs and microcontroller platforms.
• Design, port, and support Linux device drivers for ARM-based products.
• Support custom x86 UEFI/BIOS development and modifications.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, manufacturing, and product teams to define firmware requirements.
• Assist in prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot firmware, driver, and hardware integration issues.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors and external engineering partners on firmware projects.
• Support product certification via documentation review and issue resolution.
• Investigate, track, and prioritize firmware-related defects and customer issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for firmware development and validation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for engineering processes.
• Ensure firmware solutions meet customer requirements and end-user expectations.

Skills

C programming

Assembly language

Embedded software development

Linux debugging

Cross-functional teamwork

Schematics reading

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Git

JTAG debuggers

Logic analyzers

ARM SoCs

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Firmware Engineer to support embedded firmware and software across ARM processors, microcontrollers, and x86 systems. You will engage throughout the product lifecycle from concept to production release in a hardware-software interface role.

This position offers collaboration in a fast-paced environment with opportunities to influence firmware design, validation, and certification processes across multiple teams.