Senior Console Gaming Engineer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Senior Console Gaming Engineer to join our Console Gaming Engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in embedded systems development, particularly in C programming and working with System on Chips (SoCs) and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or bare metal environments. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing Bluetooth audio profiles and applications, while also supporting various gaming and multimedia features for console platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain C programming solutions for console gaming systems, focusing on performance and reliability.
• Develop and optimize system-level applications for SoC-based embedded systems, ensuring integration with Bluetooth audio profiles (HFP / A2DP).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and optimize real-time applications, leveraging RTOS or bare metal solutions for efficient and robust performance.
• Debug, test, and ensure the quality of software in line with industry standards.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to system integration, ensuring timely delivery of features with high quality.
• Interface with external hardware modules, optimize multimedia features, and ensure smooth connectivity for Bluetooth audio services.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practices in software design and development within the team.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications:

• C Programming: Deep understanding and hands-on experience with C programming in embedded systems development.
• SOC Development with RTOS or Bare Metal: Expertise in developing software for SoCs (System on Chips) with a strong focus on RTOS or bare metal environments for real-time applications.
• Bluetooth Audio Profiles: Proven experience with Bluetooth audio profiles, including Hands-Free Profile (HFP) and Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), or similar Bluetooth audio application development.

Nice-to-Have Skills & Qualifications:

• ThreadX or FreeRTOS: Familiarity with lightweight RTOS such as ThreadX or FreeRTOS for efficient task scheduling and resource management in embedded systems.
• USBX: Experience working with USBX, a USB host and device stack designed for embedded systems.
• SAI/I2S: Understanding of SAI (Serial Audio Interface) or I2S (Inter-IC Sound) protocols for audio data transmission in embedded systems.
• STM32 Cube IDE: Experience using STM32 Cube IDE for STM32 microcontroller development, including peripheral configuration and debugging.
• Audio Kit: Experience with audio kits, including integration and configuration for audio playback/recording, and optimizing for low-latency, high-fidelity performance.
• TouchGFX: Familiarity with TouchGFX for graphical user interface (GUI) design and development, ensuring optimal performance on embedded systems with limited resources.

Additional Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proactive and self-driven, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of key tasks and projects.
• Passionate about gaming and embedded systems development, with a drive to innovate and push the boundaries of gaming technology.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge console gaming technology and influence the development of future gaming experiences.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative team environment with a focus on continuous learning and growth.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

If you’re ready to take on exciting engineering challenges in the gaming industry and contribute to the future of console gaming, we’d love to hear from you.

Perks & Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning
• Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
• *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

To learn more about this opportunity, apply now. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03/19/2025

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.