Lead Hardware Integration and Firmware Engineer - Onsite

Cognizant; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Lead Hardware Integration and Firmware Engineer to enhance its IoT-enabled products. The role involves collaborating with engineers, performing integrations, and maintaining critical software components. Candidates should have a strong background in hardware configuration and Linux systems. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and growth opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan and contributions

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Experience with integrating and configuring hardware peripherals.
• Proficiency in maintaining BSPs for Linux-based systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and configure hardware peripherals such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for seamless integration and performance.
• Maintain Board Support Packages for specific laptop hardware.

Skills

Debugging

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

CI/CD

Linux

Job description

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About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Us

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Hardware Integration and Firmware Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for integrating and configuring hardware peripherals, debugging issues at various levels, and collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration and performance. This role involves maintaining Board Support Packages (BSPs) for specific laptop hardware, including the Linux kernel, device drivers, and bootloaders. Additionally, the candidate will work with CI/CD tools to automate builds and releases for firmware.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate and configure hardware peripherals such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and Ethernet using device trees.

Debug issues at various levels to ensure efficient integration and performance.

Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration and performance.

Maintain BSPs for specific laptop hardware, including the Linux kernel, device drivers, and bootloaders.

Perform Linux bring-up and validation for post-silicon platforms.

Integrate GPU capabilities, such as OpenGL, Vulkan, and video acceleration, into the Linux BSP for optimal performance and features.

Work with CI/CD tools to automate builds and releases for firmware.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with integrating and configuring hardware peripherals.

Proficiency in maintaining BSPs for Linux-based systems.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools for automating builds and releases.

Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Linux bring-up and validation for post-silicon platforms.

Knowledge of GPU capabilities and integration into Linux BSPs.

Locations: Redmond, WA and Santa Clara, CA.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
  
  

Compensation: - $90,000 to $140,000 +/- and this position are also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 07/12/2025

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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