Firmware Engineer

Overview
Are you passionate about gaming and entertainment? Do you want to work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative products that enhance the gaming experience of millions of users around the world? If so, join us as a Firmware Engineer for Gaming Devices and shape the future of gaming and entertainment with us. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that values creativity, curiosity, and customer satisfaction. You will also contribute to the social and environmental impact of our products, such as making them more accessible, educational, and sustainable.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and testing of firmware code for various gaming peripherals, such as controllers, headsets, and other gaming devices.
• Contribute to the implementation and optimization of features in one or more areas of our projects, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, audio, and power management for ARM-based embedded systems.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, such as hardware engineers, software developers, product managers, and silicon vendors, to deliver quality and cost-effective solutions.
• Stay updated on the latest technological trends and best practices in the field of Firmware Engineering and gaming devices.

Other

• Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, or RUST
  
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in embedded software development tools and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Firmware Engineering, preferably for consumer electronics products, or equivalent skills or experience.
• Experience with embedded networking/wireless protocols, audio, or power management.
• Experience with Xbox accessories or gaming products.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,300 - $182,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $120,900 - $198,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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