Senior Firmware Developer | Denver, CO

Fourways Consulting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourways Consulting in Denver, CO seeks a Senior Firmware Developer for a contract role onsite 4 days/week. You will design, develop, optimize, and debug embedded software for RDK-based devices such as set-top boxes, gateways, and routers using C++, Python, and Perl in embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot).

You’ll work with hardware teams to implement RTOS tasks, device drivers, and multiple communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, TCP/IP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in embedded software and firmware engineering.
• Strong coding proficiency in C++ (11/14/17), Python, and Perl.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust firmware and embedded software using C++ (11/14/17), Python, and Perl.
• Build, configure, and maintain embedded Linux environments using Yocto and Buildroot.
• Develop and optimize RTOS tasks and hardware abstraction layers.

Skills

C++11/14/17

Python

Perl

Embedded Linux

RTOS

I2C/SPI/UART

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/CS

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

GCC

RDK platforms

Job description

Position Summary:

We are actively seeking an experienced, high-caliber, and technical Senior Firmware Developer with 8 to 10 years of progressive professional experience in embedded systems engineering, low-level programming, and real-time operating systems to join our technology team on a contract basis in Denver, CO (4 days onsite per week, rate: $50/hr C2C). In this critical firmware engineering role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and debugging complex embedded software for RDK-based hardware devices including set-top boxes, broadband gateways, and network routers. You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in C++ (11/14/17), Python, Perl, embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot), RTOS, and hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, TCP/IP) to deliver uncompromised system reliability, performance, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier technology consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Senior Firmware Developer based in Denver, CO, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of low-level firmware development, embedded Linux system bring-up, device driver integration, and performance optimization. Your day-to-day responsibilities include writing robust, high-performance code in C++ (11/14/17), Python, and Perl, configuring and building custom embedded Linux distributions using Yocto and Buildroot, interfacing with hardware peripherals via I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and USB, developing applications for RDK-based set-top boxes, gateways, and routers, and collaborating with cross-functional hardware and software engineering squads. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills to resolve complex embedded software bottlenecks under strict project milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust, high-performance firmware and embedded software utilizing C++ (11/14/17), Python, and Perl.
• Build, configure, customize, and maintain embedded Linux operating system environments using Yocto and Buildroot build frameworks.
• Develop and optimize real-time operating system (RTOS) tasks, inter-process communication, and hardware abstraction layers.
• Integrate and troubleshoot hardware communication interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, and TCP/IP networking protocols.
• Develop, test, and deploy RDK-based device firmware for consumer and enterprise set-top boxes, gateways, and advanced routers.
• Perform rigorous debugging, memory profiling, performance optimization, and hardware-software integration testing.
• Collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary hardware design, QA, and platform engineering teams.
• Author meticulous technical design documents, firmware specifications, test plans, and release notes.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (BE/B.Tech or Engineering Masters).
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive professional experience in embedded software development and firmware engineering.
• Strong, demonstrable hands‑on coding proficiency in C++ (11/14/17), Python, and Perl.
• Deep practical expertise in embedded Linux development (Yocto / Buildroot) and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
• Solid practical knowledge of hardware communication protocols and interfaces including I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, and TCP/IP.
• Proven professional experience developing RDK-based devices such as Set‑top Boxes, Gateways, and Routers.
• Exceptional analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem‑solving capabilities under active hardware test conditions.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with strong collaborative and interpersonal abilities.
• Mandatory legal work eligibility for contract engagement in the United States and availability for 4 days onsite per week in Denver, CO ($50/hr C2C).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Hands‑on familiarity with wireless communication technologies including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Wi‑Fi protocols.
• Exposure to Edge AI computing, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and hardware acceleration architectures.
• Practical knowledge of MISRA C/C++ coding standards and safety‑critical software development practices.
• Prior professional working experience in telecommunications equipment manufacturing, consumer electronics, or IoT device companies.

Application Information:

• Salary/Rate: $50/hr C2C (Corporation-to-Corporation Contract Rate)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Urgent Denver On-Site Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Contract / C2C Engagement (Denver, CO - 4 Days Onsite/Week)