Employment Opportunities
Firmware Engineers — Taipei
MCCI is seeking Firmware Engineers to be responsible for the design and implementation of middleware and firmware modules based on USB technical specifications. Firmware Engineers will support the existing USB stack, implement feature enhancements, and be responsible for coding, testing, and delivering specified modules, APIs, and wrappers. Must have the ability to digest complex specifications and implement a detailed architecture plan while coordinating component level testing activities with other team members. Strong problem solving and debugging skills along with oral and written communication skills are required. Technical writing skills and proficient use of MS Office products are required. These positions report to the Director of Engineering.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Collect high-level requirements from customers, product teams, and management
- Define detailed functionality and identify new functionality
- Estimate development schedules and determine project scope
- Design and create code that meets design specifications and follows standards
- Implement functional and unit tests for firmware and middleware components
- Communicate with other developers, product managers and technical support specialists on product issues
- Coordinate API work with project engineers
- Provide effective primary engineering documentation as well as documentation for all enhancements, bug fixes and new products, ensuring that the products are fully tested
- Identify areas for improvement in existing software
- Test and debug USB host/device chips
Send your cover letter and résumé to human-resources@mcci.com
- B.S. degree (or higher) in computer engineering, with 2+ years of experience in embedded systems technology -- for Senior level, 5+ years of experience
- Experience with USB technology
- Strong C language skills
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