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# Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Brooksource
- **Location:** Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $124,800.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Adobe InDesign, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Device Drivers, Memory Management, Embedded Software, Emulators, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Maintenance, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Diagnostic Tools, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, Concurrency, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Production Code, C++14, Software Version Control
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ad332175-ecda-4ce0-b48e-aeb82850f180

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
 * 5+ years of professional experience developing embedded or firmware software
 * Strong C++ programming skills, including object-oriented design, memory management, concurrency fundamentals, debugging, and writing maintainable production code
 * Hands-on experience developing software that interacts with hardware, real-time systems, device interfaces, or resource-constrained embedded platforms
 * Proven ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and codebases independently, break down ambiguous problems, and deliver results with minimal guidance
 * Experience with embedded development and diagnostic tools such as debuggers, emulators, protocol or logic analyzers, and system logs
 * Experience with Linux-based development environments, source control such as Git, and build or container-based workflows
 * Familiarity with continuous integration, automated testing, and disciplined code review practices
 * Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions, raise risks, and collaborate across functions
 * Preferred: Experience with real-time operating systems, multi-threaded or concurrent software, hardware bring-up, board-level debugging, device drivers, communication protocols, FPGA/firmware integration, or regulated/safety-critical environments

## Description

Our client is seeking a mid-career Firmware Engineer (Contractor) to join their team and contribute to embedded software development for MR platforms. This role is focused on delivering high-quality firmware while independently learning unfamiliar systems, resolving technical ambiguity, and progressing work with minimal day-to-day guidance. The successful candidate will work across firmware, systems, hardware, and architecture teams to translate requirements into reliable, maintainable software. This position requires strong C++ fundamentals, practical embedded development experience, disciplined engineering practices, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt within a complex technical environment. You will be expected to own firmware features from requirements analysis through implementation and verification, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and utilize diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex issues. The role also emphasizes clear communication, technical documentation, and
effective teamwork with globally distributed colleagues.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

 * Own assigned firmware features or components from requirements analysis through design, implementation, integration, verification, and defect resolution
 * Independently learn existing code, hardware interfaces, development tools, and system behavior; identify and utilize appropriate technical resources and ask focused questions when needed
 * Develop maintainable embedded software in modern C++ using sound object-oriented design, clear interfaces, and appropriate error handling
 * Collaborate with systems, hardware, FPGA, software, and architecture teams to clarify requirements, evaluate tradeoffs, and resolve cross-functional issues
 * Use debuggers, emulators, analyzers, logs, and other diagnostic methods to isolate and resolve complex software and hardware interaction problems
 * Create unit and integration tests, contribute to automated testing, and support continuous integration to improve software quality and regression coverage
 * Participate in design and code reviews; provide constructive feedback and incorporate review input promptly
 * Estimate, plan, and track work through user stories; communicate status, risks, dependencies, and technical blockers early and clearly
 * Follow applicable quality processes and produce clear technical documentation that supports design traceability, testing, and long-term maintenance
 * Work effectively with globally distributed teams and contribute to consistent design and architectural improvements across MR platforms