Embedded Engineer - UEFI

Job Title

Embedded Engineer - UEFI

Role Summary

Responsible for UEFI firmware development and system bring-up for prototype and production devices. Works with cross-functional hardware and software teams to develop, debug, and integrate low-level firmware components for Qualcomm-based platforms.

Drive engineering productivity and process improvements, including developing AI-powered tools and automation to streamline firmware development and debugging.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically requires 5+ years of technical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Bring up new devices at multiple stages of hardware development, including prototype hardware.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance UEFI firmware and related low-level components.
• Investigate, reproduce, and debug complex system-level issues using software debuggers and analyzers.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers across locations to design and integrate firmware solutions.
• Track and adopt relevant UEFI industry standards and incorporate them into products.
• Propose and implement process improvements and develop AI/ML-driven tools to improve engineering workflows and turnaround time.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• 5+ years of technical engineering experience in firmware or embedded software development; proficiency in C/C++. Knowledge of C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python is a plus.
• Deep understanding of Qualcomm SoC architecture and internals; proven expertise in UEFI firmware development.
• Experience with system bring-up and low-level platform debugging.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques or integrating AI-driven tools to enhance engineering productivity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple disciplines and geographies.
• Ability to work fully onsite in Redmond, WA and travel to client office locations as requested.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with SPI, USB, I2C, UART buses.
• Experience diagnosing power and performance issues on Windows devices.
• Experience with Windows kernel and device drivers.
• 10+ years of system-level embedded firmware or device driver development.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is required; equivalent practical experience is acceptable as noted in the posting.

About the Company

Company: eInfochips

Headquarters: Bengaluru, India

eInfochips is a product engineering and semiconductor design services company offering embedded software, SoC design and verification, testing, and IoT solutions. It operates as part of Arrow Electronics, serving clients across industries worldwide.