Job Description

A Little About This Gig

Agility Partners is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Software Design Engineer position with a Fortune 15 company based in the greater Seattle area. This Engineer will be part of the Devices and Technology team, responsibility for building the display pipeline software and firmware from operating systems to hardware silicon on Mixed Reality products. This is an exciting opportunity to work on Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality with state-of-the-art technology. In this role you will:

• Design and build functional test scripts and software for display firmware features.
• Perform failure analysis and bug fixes for released mixed reality devices.
• Review and provide feedback on incoming display software and firmware code changes.
• Provide documentation/wiki on display software/firmware features and troubleshooting tips.
• Support cross-functional teams on new display hardware bringup and prototyping.

The Ideal Candidate

• BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ (senior) or 3+ (junior) years of professional experience in firmware/embedded software development.
• Strong programming skills (C/C++ required and Python desirable).
• Embedded hardware experience, including understanding schematics, I2C, SPI, USB, RS232 and associated communication protocols, is a plus.
• This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services governed by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Due to contractual limitations and ITAR obligations associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required and 100% Microsoft Redmond campus onsite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes and bus analyzers.
• Experience in creating test automation framework using Python.
• Experience in Azure DevOps.
• Reasons to Love It
• 100% onsite position in Redmond, Washington
• Opportunity to design, implement, and debug product firmware and embedded software for the Mixed Reality display software team
• Culture-focused company focused on customer-first and a growth mindset
• Great resume builder – gain experience with a Fortune 15 company
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans (PPO and HSA plans available); Individual and Family coverage offerings
• Long and short term disability coverage
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)