Firmware Software Engineer IV

About Ascendion

Ascendion is an AI-native software engineering disruptor helping businesses innovate faster, smarter, and with greater impact. We partner with enterprise clients across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC to solve complex challenges in data, experience design, software product engineering, and workforce transformation. Powered by expert engineers, thousands of AI agents, and our Engineering to the Power of AI (EngineeringAI) method, we deliver measurable outcomes that build trust, unlock value, and accelerate growth.

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Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life

We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:

• Build the coolest tech for the world’s leading brands
• Solve complex problems - and learn new skills
• Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
• Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience

Experience a community of change makers!

Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.

Job Title : Firmware Software Engineer IV

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high quality code using the C and C++ programming languages for embedded environments, with portability to various processors and platforms
• Develop optimized firmware for the Graphics and Display pipelines to support the product use cases
• Work with internal teams and vendors to improve and tailor existing firmware, device drivers, stack and applications to project needs
• Debug issues across the software stack including hardware functionality and develop quick workarounds to time-critical issues and provide long term solutions
• Writing new tests and maintaining existing tests including unit tests, manual and Continuous Integration (CI) automation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
• 8+ years of industry experience developing and testing low level firmware for embedded systems.
• 8+ years of solid programming skills using C and C++, and experience developing production code and test applications.
• Expert knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) development tools and processes
• Scripting skills using Python or other languages for developing simple utilities and test automation.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) and developing multi-threaded applications.
• Expert problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Expert ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, software engineering or relevant field preferred.
• Knowledge of Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) technologies, Graphics and Display systems is a plus .
• Prior FAANG/Big Tech is a plus.

Location: Sunnyvale, CA or Redmond, WA [Onsite]

Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $156,000 - $208,000 annually.  Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits : The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]

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