Firmware Engineer

Actalent; Bend (OR); Remote; USD 120,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Firmware Software Engineer with 2-4 years of experience for remote work in the PST time zone. The role involves contributing to automated testing and firmware reliability for innovative Smart Glasses technology, offering a chance to work on cutting-edge consumer devices.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in firmware engineering.
• Experience defining and executing test strategies for embedded devices.
• Familiarity with CI tooling and end-to-end testing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stability of automated tests.
• Develop new automated tests and improve existing tests.
• Debug flaky tests to determine root causes.

Skills

Proficiency in C/C++

Debugging embedded firmware code

Testing strategies for embedded devices

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering degree

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a Firmware Software Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to join the Software Engineer - Smart Glasses team remotely in the US, operating within the PST time zone. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working at the intersection of hardware and software, contributing to Automated Testing/Continuous Integration improvements and dashboard development to monitor firmware health. The successful candidate will be part of the Smart Glasses Core Platform Firmware team, focusing on increasing the reliability of Smart Glasses firmware and enhancing developer velocity through improved efficiency and effectiveness of our automated testing suite.

Job Title: Firmware Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Firmware Software Engineer with 2-4 years of experience to join the Software Engineer - Smart Glasses team remotely in the US, operating within the PST time zone. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about working at the intersection of hardware and software, contributing to Automated Testing/Continuous Integration improvements and dashboard development to monitor firmware health. The successful candidate will be part of the Smart Glasses Core Platform Firmware team, focusing on increasing the reliability of Smart Glasses firmware and enhancing developer velocity through improved efficiency and effectiveness of our automated testing suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stability of automated tests.
• Develop new automated tests and improve existing tests.
• Debug flaky tests and root cause issues to determine whether problems are caused by tests or the underlying firmware code.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Deep understanding of testing strategies and test development for embedded devices.
• Proficiency in debugging embedded firmware code.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in defining/executing a test strategy for a consumer embedded device.
• Experience with CI tooling.
• Experience with end-to-end testing.
• Bachelor of Computer Science or Engineering degree preferred.
  
  

Work Environment

This position is remote and operates in the PST time zone, working under the guidance of a team lead along with 1-2 other developers. The team is focused on enhancing the reliability of Smart Glasses firmware and increasing developer velocity through improvements in our automated testing suite. Smart Glasses represent a new class of devices with potential to become dominant consumer computing devices, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality new devices and experiences.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

Available For This Temporary Role May Include The Following

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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