Firmware Software Engineer IV (Train AI Models Part Time!)

The research team at a prestigious tech company's AR/VR division is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to develop firmware for a custom System on Chip (SoC). ## Responsibilities - Develop firmware to integrate custom image sensors with a microcontroller unit (MCU) - Develop firmware to interface with hardware acceleration blocks - Develop firmware to interface with sensors such as IMU, barometers, and magnetometers - Develop bootloaders - Develop test applications to interface with a variety of peripherals - Test the developed firmware with the hardware - Document designs and performance analysis ## Qualifications - 8+ years experience in firmware or embedded software development in C/C++ - 2+ years experience developing drivers for camera sensors on new integrated circuits (ICs) - 2+ years experience developing firmware with multi-core SoCs or MCUs - Experience with Zephyr OS, Embedded Linux, or other real-time operating systems (RTOS) - Ability to work autonomously with little or no supervision - Ability to work in a dynamic, high-paced environment where job duties may change frequently - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field required Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with MIPI C-PHY and image sensors - Familiarity with I3C, SPI, UART, USB - Familiarity with Embedded Linux and kernel drivers - Familiarity with file systems - Familiarity with bootloaders on small MCUs and larger SoCs - Low power optimization of embedded systems - Strong technical writing skills Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. ## Compensation - Onsite role in Redmond - Maximum bill rate of $178.00 hourly ## About Cincinnatus Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives. Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows. Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus. ## Equal Employment Opportunity Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.