Embedded Firmware Engineer

We are seeking aFirmware Engineer (Embedded C) to support a vendor-managed EFI Diags team, based on-site at a client office in Shanghai. You will configure and validate firmware for new products, run builds and releases, triage issues and support factory build readiness. You will also maintain test scripts in Python or Lua and partner with factory and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain firmware targets for new products, features and requirements
• Validate firmware operability on new products and support debugging through logs and traces
• Run daily builds and support releases, including publishing clear release notes
• Triage incoming issues, resolve straightforward defects and escalate blockers to internal developers
• Provide factory support by reproducing issues at stations or labs and validating engineering builds
• Maintain and create factory test scripts in Python or Lua for new test requirements
• Act as primary point of contact across factory build, test, electrical engineering, firmware and program teams
• Track priorities, escalate build blockers and provide status in build-prep meetings

Requirements

• Hands-on experience developing low-level firmware in Embedded C and integrating with hardware
• Scripting skills in Python or Lua for test automation or diagnostics workflows
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and protocols including I2C, SPI and USB
• Ability to read schematics and reason about hardware design constraints
• Debugging strength using logs, traces and systematic root-cause analysis
• Ownership to drive issues to closure, track tasks and re-prioritize based on build needs
• Multitasking ability to handle frequent context switching in a build environment
• Willingness to travel to the factory for build support as needed

Nice to have

• Exposure to Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) and EDK II (EDK2) environments
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or factory build teams