Intermediate Firmware Engineer Contractor (6 months term)

As an Intermediate Firmware Engineer Contractor at MistyWest, you will be responsible for creating and developing firmware that interfaces with physical devices, identifying software and firmware requirements for projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to complete product development and research tasks. Your experience with embedded software will be vital in ensuring our products meet the necessary standards and performance criteria.

To become an Intermediate Firmware Engineer Contractor at MistyWest, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, along with at least 4 years of experience in firmware and software development. Your proficiency in developing firmware for connected products and good knowledge of software development practices will be key factors in your eligibility for this role.

Yes, experience with Nordic BLE Chips such as nRF51, nRF52, and RF53 is highly desired for the Intermediate Firmware Engineer Contractor position at MistyWest. This knowledge will allow you to effectively contribute to projects that involve wireless communication and connected IoT devices.

An Intermediate Firmware Engineer Contractor at MistyWest should be well-versed in standard software development practices, including Agile methodologies, testing and revision control techniques, and tools like Git, Jenkins, CircleCI, and QA tools. Familiarity with test-driven development and experience with unit tests and static analysis tools will further enhance your effectiveness in this role.

Yes, you can work remotely as an Intermediate Firmware Engineer Contractor for MistyWest. We encourage talented engineers from Canada, Europe, and other regions to apply. However, you will need to ensure there is at least a 2-hour overlap with business hours in the Pacific Time Zone to facilitate communication with our Vancouver team.

When answering this question, share specific projects where you developed firmware for connected devices, including the technologies used, such as BLE or WiFi. Highlight your role in the project, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them, emphasizing your problem-solving skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Discuss various testing methodologies you have implemented in your previous roles, such as unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing. Be prepared to give examples of tools and frameworks you used, like Jenkins and CircleCI, and how they contributed to maintaining high quality in your firmware development process.

When addressing firmware debugging, explain your systematic approach, which might include using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes to diagnose problems. Share specific examples where you successfully identified and resolved issues, demonstrating your analytical skills and persistence.

Provide an overview of your experience with low-level drivers and hardware interface programming. Discuss specific environments you've worked in and any relevant chips or components, highlighting how your expertise has helped ensure seamless interactions between firmware and hardware.

When discussing your experience with RTOS, mention the specific systems you’ve used, such as Zephyr or FreeRTOS. Be ready to discuss the projects involving these RTOS platforms, the benefits they provided for the applications, and any challenges you faced in implementation.

Explain the strategies you've employed to optimize for low power consumption, especially in ultra-low power applications. Discuss techniques like sleep modes and power management algorithms, and provide examples of projects where energy efficiency was crucial.

When answering this question, outline a challenging project relevant to firmware development, detailing the problem, your approach to tackle it, and the outcome. Focus on your technical skills, teamwork, and adaptability during the process.

Discuss your methods for keeping up-to-date with industry trends, such as attending conferences, participating in online forums, or following specific blogs and publications related to firmware development and embedded systems technologies.

Mention your familiarity with version control systems like Git and any continuous integration tools you've used, such as Jenkins or CircleCI. Explain how these tools fit into your development workflow and contribute to maintaining code quality.

Discuss your organizational methods for handling competing priorities, like using project management tools or techniques. Give examples of how you assessed project timelines, stakeholder input, and resource availability to prioritize effectively.