Firmware Engineer 5

job summary:

We are seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to lead testing, diagnostics, and validation for a high-profile consumer hardware initiative. Working closely with core development teams, you will tackle complex, intermittent system issues across firmware, wireless transports, and host operating systems to ensure global product quality.

location: Redmond, Washington

job type: Contract

salary: $69.96 - 79.96 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

• Analyze and resolve complex firmware issues using live debugging, core dump analysis, and trace decoding against C/C++ codebases.
• Build custom automated test harnesses and diagnostic scripts in Python and PowerShell to streamline triage workflows.
• Validate wired and wireless communication protocols (USB, BLE) across various customer and manufacturing operational modes.
• Work directly on hardware prototypes and bench setups to isolate root causes and provide evidence-backed bug reports in Azure DevOps.

qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

10+ years of overall experience in embedded systems or software engineering.

5+ years of hands-on experience in firmware/embedded debugging, core dump analysis, and reading C/C++ source code.

3+ years of experience with Python and PowerShell automation scripting for hardware/software testing.

3+ years of experience working with USB, BLE, or related host-device transport protocols.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with consumer electronics, gaming accessories, or high-volume hardware devices.

Knowledge of Qualcomm development suites, RF testing, or crash-dump telemetry pipelines.

Strong written communication skills with a track record of creating clear, reproducible defect reports.

skills:

AI,automated test,Test Automation,bug reports,reproduction steps,C/C++,Hardware Engineering,diagnostic tools,Firmware,Azure DevOps,Windows,Python,Scripting,debugging,state machines,Test Management,PowerShell,Antenna,Automation Tooling,prototype,Diagnostics,Ecosystems,Radio,R&D,stress test,technical writing skills,test infrastructure,test plans,triage

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.