Principal Software Engineer - Firmware/Embedded

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science OR related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++.
• At least 15 years of experience in software development of which 5+ years contributing to Sensors and related algorithm development for consumer PCs or electronics. 
• Excellent C/C++ design, coding and debugging skills. 
• Track-record of shipping high volume consumer products and having been through at least two development cycles. 
• Ability to quickly ramp up on complex and unfamiliar code. 

Other Requirements

Candidates must be able to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements that are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:  

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Provide technical leadership and build talent to ensure the overall health of the team by developing and mentoring team members while helping them grow both technically and professionally. 
• Experience dealing with geographically diverse teams. 
• Responsible for driving/contributing to product milestones and reviews. 
• Work with development partners across organizational boundaries to launch high-volume consumer electronics products. 
• High tolerance for ambiguity and ability to make progress in the face of it. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines and functions (PM, Test, Hardware etc.). 
• Understanding of SoC architectures, embedded firmware, Windows/Linux OS internals, multimedia domain (Audio/Video/Camera/Graphics), server and client components, end-to-end system testing. 
• Proficiency in C/C++ and other higher-level languages, including tools like Matlab. Familiarity with host-level application programming is a plus.  
• Knowledge of 8-32 bit microprocessors, hardware buses such as USB, PCIe, I2C, SPI, and other interconnect buses which appear in consumer electronics devices. 
• Strong debugging skills for modern multiprocessor systems, including using hardware-level analysers, debuggers and diagnostic tools. 
• Understanding of device drivers and kernel programming. 
• Enthusiastic, motivated and self-driven. 
• Familiarity with Asia high-volume manufacturers is a plus.