Firmware Software Engineer / Architect

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Research & Development • $126,000 PA - $306,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's Pico division seeks a Firmware Software Engineer/Architect to develop system RTOS firmware for future XR prototypes, including AR glasses and MR headsets. Responsibilities include end-to-system application firmware development, RTOS driver development on ARM-based MCUs, validating hardware and system integration, collaborating with vendors to troubleshoot hardware issues, and collaborating across multiple disciplines to deliver firmware solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience in RTOS firmware development for ARM-based processors, various communication protocols (I2C, UART, SPI, USB, MIPI, I2S, BT, WiFi), driver and board-level system software development, bootloader development, and debugging tools.
Must have:
  • RTOS firmware development (3+ years)
  • ARM-based processor experience
  • Communication protocols (I2C, UART, SPI, etc.)
  • Driver and board-level software
  • Bootloader development
Good to have:
  • Board-level driver/BSP development
  • Bare-metal, Android, Linux, iOS experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Wellbeing benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About Team As a world-renowned VR/AR brand with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, Pico has been at the forefront of the consumer electronic market. We have teams in Europe, Japan and South Korea. Now we are looking for experts in image pipeline to join us to build our AR/VR imaging team. Responsibilities - Take ownership of system RTOS firmware development on future XR prototypes including ultra-futuristic AR glasses prototypes and ultra-advanced MR headset prototypes. - Use end-to-system Application firmware development including initial bring-up and RTOS driver development on ARM based MCUs. - Develop robust processes for validating hardware and system integration. - Collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot hardware issues. - Collaborate in a team environment across multiple product focused, research, and engineering disciplines, making the architectural tradeoffs required to rapidly deliver firmware solutions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - M.S. or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Software. - 3+ years industrial experience in RTOS firmware development. - Firmware development experience for ARM based processors, microcontrollers and various communications protocols (I2C, UART, SPI, USB, MIPI, I2S, BT, WiFi) - Driver and board-level system software development. Board bring-up and system debugging. Debugging tools, including bus analyzers and oscilloscopes. Debugging and problem solving in code bases and environments. Bootloader development experience. Preferred Qualifications - Familiar with board-level driver / BSP development is preferred. - Familiar with software development on other platforms, including but not limited to bare-metal, Android, Linux and iOS is preferred. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $126000 - $306000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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