On site | Firmware Software Engineer IV — Embedded / SoC — (Washington) — Up to $130/hr

We are sharing a specialised full-time opportunity for an experienced Firmware Software Engineer IV to join a research team focused on next-generation AR/VR hardware systems . In this role, you will develop firmware for custom System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms , working closely with hardware teams to integrate sensors, accelerators, and imaging systems into advanced immersive devices. Key Responsibilities Develop firmware for custom SoC platforms and embedded systems Integrate image sensors with microcontroller units (MCUs) Develop drivers and firmware interfaces for hardware acceleration blocks Implement firmware for sensors including IMUs, barometers, and magnetometers Design and implement bootloaders and low-level firmware components Develop test applications to interact with hardware peripherals Test firmware directly on hardware and troubleshoot system issues Document system architecture and conduct performance analysis Ideal Profile Strong candidates may have: 8+ years of firmware or embedded software development experience Strong programming skills in C/C++ Experience developing camera sensor drivers for integrated circuits Experience building firmware for multi-core SoCs or MCUs Experience working with RTOS environments such as: Zephyr OS Embedded Linux Other real-time operating systems Ability to work autonomously in fast-moving hardware development environments Preferred qualifications: Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY and advanced image sensor interfaces Experience with communication protocols such as I3C, SPI, UART, and USB Experience developing Embedded Linux kernel drivers Experience with bootloaders and file systems for embedded systems Experience optimizing low-power embedded devices Why This Opportunity Contribute to next-generation AR/VR hardware systems Work on firmware development for custom silicon platforms Collaborate with advanced hardware and research engineering teams Competitive compensation within a cutting-edge immersive technology environment Contract Details Full-time structured engineering role Onsite position in Redmond, Washington Compensation: $95–$130 per hour Employment administered through Cincinnatus (Employer of Record) Payroll, benefits, and compliance handled by Cincinnatus Location Requirement Candidates must be based in the United States and able to work onsite in Redmond, WA . About the Platform This opportunity is available through a leading AI-driven work platform.