Audio Engineer III

Job Title: Audio Engineer III

Location: Redmon, WA or Burlingame, CA

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $60/hr $66.50/hr (W2)

Job ID: 372062

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking an Audio Embedded Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team advancing audio technologies for next-generation products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in embedded C/C++, RTOS or bare-metal development, and audio DSP integration, and a proven ability to integrate, validate, and optimize firmware on custom hardware to deliver high-quality audio systems and experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, validate, and optimize embedded firmware for audio subsystems on custom hardware platforms.
• Integrate and debug audio features and algorithms on embedded systems such as ARM Cortex-M and DSP cores.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and QA teams to define requirements, validate designs, and ensure robust system integration.
• Conduct board bring-up, hardware validation, and troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Write and maintain clear, well-documented code, validation procedures, and technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of firmware development processes.
• Support manufacturing and test engineering teams with firmware-related issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS or bare-metal firmware development.
• Experience with distributed compute development, including multi-core and multithreaded systems.
• Familiarity with audio signal processing concepts and interfaces such as I2S, PDM, I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills using lab equipment and software tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with audio DSPs, ideally Cadence HiFi and Qualcomm Hexagon.
• Experience with power management and low-power firmware design.
• Knowledge of Audio Precision equipment and tools.
• Familiarity with Bluetooth audio stacks, USB audio, or wireless audio protocols.
• Knowledge of hardware design and ability to review schematics and PCBs.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• 4+ years of experience in embedded C/C++, RTOS or bare-metal firmware, audio DSP integration, board bring-up, debugging, and multi-core or multithread development.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience integrating firmware on custom SoCs with ARM and DSP subsystems.
• Background with manufacturing test flows and factory firmware support.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Fair Chance Notice

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 and standards, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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