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Job Description Overview The Microsoft Surface development team is seeking a Junior Firmware Engineer to support increased workload across existing projects. This is a net new role focused on firmware, UEFI, and low level system debugging, with an emphasis on identifying and fixing bugs quickly in a highly collaborative, fast paced environment. This role requires full onsite presence due to confidential hardware, lab access, and secure source code requirements. The ideal candidate can ramp quickly and contribute from day one, particularly in debugging and stabilization efforts. Key Responsibilities u2022u2003Debug, triage, and fix issues across UEFI, embedded firmware, and OS driver layers u2022u2003Work across hardware / firmware / software interactions, especially during board bring up and subsequent updates u2022u2003Contribute to firmware and driver development for Surface devices, including feature enhancements and bug fixes u2022u2003Partner closely with silicon partners, system engineers, firmware engineers, and architects on BSP integration and optimizations u2022u2003Analyze system level issues and provide clear root cause analysis spanning multiple subsystems u2022u2003Improve stability, performance, and usability through targeted fixes and optimizations u2022u2003Work hands on with onsite lab hardware and internal Microsoft tooling What Success Looks Like u2022u2003Able to start fixing firmware bugs quickly after onboarding u2022u2003Comfortable working across UEFI, firmware, and drivers u2022u2003Strong collaborator with firmware, hardware, and system teams u2022u2003Curious, hands on engineer who learns fast and delivers consistently We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements Top Must Have Skills: u2022u2003Embedded systems knowledge u2022u2003Firmware development experience (UEFI strongly preferred) u2022u2003Strong C programming skills u2022u2003Ability to debug issues across firmware, drivers, and hardware boundaries Must Haves: u2022u20033+ years of professional experience designing and developing software solutions u2022u2003Bacheloru2019s degree in Computer Science, Electrical / Electronic / Automation Engineering, or related field u2022u2003Strong C/C++ design and coding skills u2022u2003Minimum 3 years of experience in firmware, embedded systems, or device driver development u2022u2003Experience with UEFI or microcontroller firmware, including work in an RTOS environment u2022u2003Windows driver or kernel debugging experience u2022u2003Working experience debugging hardware / firmware / software interactions, especially during board bring up u2022u2003Domain knowledge of PC subsystems and industry specifications (graphics, audio, cameras, sensors, touch, input devices) u2022u2003Proven ability to debug across multiple layers of the firmware/software stack and resolve complex cross team issues u2022u2003Hands on experience using oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers, or other hardware debugging tools Nice to Have Skills: u2022u2003Experience with any of: ou2003Windows Kernel or Internals ou2003Windows Drivers (WDF, KMDF, UMDF) ou2003Linux Drivers ou2003UEFI u2022u2003Windows kernel/driver debugging, memory crash dumps, or ETL trace analysis u2022u2003Experience troubleshooting system stability or performance issues using debuggers u2022u2003Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as SPI, USB, I2C, UART