Gaming - Embedded Software Engineer III

Embedded Software Engineer III

Onsite in Redmond, WA

Responsibilities

• Develop low-level, embedded software components in C including microcode, system RTOS, DSP algorithms, PHY/MAC firmware.
• Develop Board Support Packages (BSPs), drivers, kernels, and software for managing hardware peripherals (e.g., I2C, PCIe).
• Work closely with hardware engineering teams and software counterparts to define firmware/software interfaces.
• Coordinate execution of firmware releases, including running and reporting on validation tests.
• Track and manage defects, document root causes, and work on corrective actions.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain good code hygiene.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years experience developing embedded software/firmware that uses wireless communications in microcontroller based systems like Bluetooth, BLE, 802.15.4, Sub-GHz, or 802.11 with a focus on low latency high throughput use of the peripheral real world application scenarios.
• 4+ years experience in use of the C language for systems or firmware software development with a good knowledge of C build systems, debuggers, and profiling tools.
• 4+ years experience with Cortex-M or similar architecture microcontroller based system design with experience writing and maintaining integrated on-chip peripheral device drivers for microcontrollers.
• Experience in interfacing the use of simple serial interfaces like UART, SPI, and I2C to interface to sensors, memory devices, or other external peripherals and the ability to use sniffers and logic analyzers to verify working embedded software support at the system level.
• Ability to autonomously identify, report, and solve problems with minimal direction.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment where job duties may change frequently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct working experience with creating new BLE GATT services, BLE sniffing and performance profiling tools, and optimization of BLE performance in the context of interoperability.
• Experience with Infineon PSoC Creator and Modus Toolbox toolchains and the PSoC6x family of microcontrollers.
• Experience in the use of electromechanical transducers like encoders, load cells/strain gauges, or capacitive force/displacement sensors.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.