Firmware Engineer/Architect
Title: Firmware Engineer / Firmware Architect (BIOS/UEFI & Embedded Systems)📍 Location: Spring, TX (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)📅 Duration: Long-Term Contract (Multi-Year)💼 Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, TN Visa, or H-1B TransferAbout the OpportunityWe're seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer / Firmware Architect to join a cutting-edge hardware development team supporting next-generation device development. This is an opportunity to play a key role in architecting and developing low-level firmware that bridges hardware and software for innovative products.The ideal candidate has deep expertise in BIOS/UEFI, embedded firmware development, and system architecture, with experience delivering reliable, high-performance firmware for complex hardware platforms.What You'll DoLead the architecture, design, development, and debugging of embedded firmware for new hardware platforms.Design and implement BIOS/UEFI firmware, bootloaders, EFI drivers, and other low-level system software.Develop enhancements, feature updates, and performance optimizations across firmware subsystems.Collaborate closely with hardware, software, validation, and product engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.Drive firmware integration, bring-up, testing, debugging, and deployment for new products.Troubleshoot complex hardware/software interactions and resolve low-level system issues.Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and development guidelines.Lead firmware development efforts by planning work, managing priorities, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.Support architecture decisions and mentor engineers on firmware best practices.Required QualificationsExtensive experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++.Strong expertise with BIOS/UEFI architecture, EFI drivers, and boot firmware.Experience with embedded systems, hardware bring-up, and low-level debugging.Solid understanding of processor architecture, memory initialization, boot flows, and system firmware.Experience debugging firmware using JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, or similar tools.Knowledge of firmware development across hardware platforms and embedded devices.Ability to collaborate across cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced development environment.Strong technical documentation and communication skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with DSP firmware or other embedded firmware subsystems.Familiarity with board support packages (BSPs), device drivers, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, PCIe, etc.).Experience with secure boot, firmware validation, and production firmware releases.Previous experience leading firmware architecture or technical initiatives.Experience working on consumer electronics, peripherals, audio devices, or headset products is a plus.Ideal CandidateWe're looking for a technical leader who enjoys solving complex hardware/software challenges, influencing firmware architecture, and delivering robust embedded solutions from concept through production.