Mid-Career Embedded Firmware Engineer (Contract)

Eightelevengroup

Waukesha (WI)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 103,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Eightelevengroup is seeking a mid‑career Firmware Engineer (Contractor) to contribute to embedded software development for MR platforms. The role emphasizes learning unfamiliar systems, solving technical ambiguity, and delivering high‑quality firmware with minimal day‑to‑day guidance.

You will work across firmware, systems, hardware, and architecture teams, using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex issues. Strong C++ fundamentals and real‑time embedded experience are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
5+ years of professional experience developing embedded or firmware software.
Strong C++ programming skills, including object‑oriented design, memory management, concurrency fundamentals, debugging, and writing maintainable production code.
Hands‑on experience developing software that interacts with hardware, real‑time systems, device interfaces, or resource‑constrained embedded platforms.
Proven ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and codebases independently, break down ambiguous problems, and deliver results with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

Own assigned firmware features or components from requirements analysis through design, implementation, integration, verification, and defect resolution.
Independently learn existing code, hardware interfaces, development tools, and system behavior; identify and utilize relevant resources.
Develop maintainable embedded software in modern C++ with sound OO design and robust error handling.
Collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, software, and architecture teams to clarify requirements and resolve cross‑functional issues.
Use debuggers, emulators, analyzers, logs, and other diagnostic methods to isolate and resolve complex software/hardware problems.
Create unit and integration tests, contribute to automated testing, and support CI to improve quality.
Participate in design and code reviews; provide constructive feedback and incorporate input promptly.
Estimate, plan, and track work through user stories with clear communication of status and blockers.
Follow quality processes and produce clear technical documentation supporting traceability and maintenance.
Work with globally distributed teams and contribute to consistent design across MR platforms.