Hardware Integration and Firmware Engineer- Onsite
 Cognizant North America | |
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
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 United States, California, Santa Clara | |
 Jun 11, 2025 | |
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About Us: Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com. About Cognizant's IoT Practice: Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things-but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all. Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Hardware Integration and Firmware Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for integrating and configuring hardware peripherals, debugging issues at various levels, and collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration and performance. This role involves maintaining Board Support Packages (BSPs) for specific laptop hardware, including the Linux kernel, device drivers, and bootloaders. Additionally, the candidate will work with CI/CD tools to automate builds and releases for firmware. Key Responsibilities: Integrate and configure hardware peripherals such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, and Ethernet using device trees. Debug issues at various levels to ensure efficient integration and performance. Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration and performance. Maintain BSPs for specific laptop hardware, including the Linux kernel, device drivers, and bootloaders. Perform Linux bring-up and validation for post-silicon platforms. Integrate GPU capabilities, such as OpenGL, Vulkan, and video acceleration, into the Linux BSP for optimal performance and features. Work with CI/CD tools to automate builds and releases for firmware. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Experience with integrating and configuring hardware peripherals. Proficiency in maintaining BSPs for Linux-based systems. Familiarity with CI/CD tools for automating builds and releases. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. Excellent collaboration and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Linux bring-up and validation for post-silicon platforms. Knowledge of GPU capabilities and integration into Linux BSPs. Locations: Redmond, WA and Santa Clara, CA. Why Join Us:
Compensation: - $90,000 to $140,000 +/- and this position are also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Application will be accepted by 07/12/2025 Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: * Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off * 401(k) plan and contributions * Long-term/Short-term Disability * Paid Parental Leave * Employee Stock Purchase Plan | |