Summary
Microsoft are looking for a talented Senior Firmware Engineering at their Beijing office. This role sits at the heart of strategic decision-making, turning market data into actionable insights for a company that's revolutionising haptic entertainment technology. You'll work directly with leadership to shape the company's direction in the cinema and simulation markets.
About the Role
As a firmware engineer on our team, you will play a key role in enabling real-time intelligence on resource-constrained hardware. Your work will involve designing and optimizing embedded systems, integrating sensors and connectivity modules, and ensuring ultra-low-power performance without compromising user experience. You will collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary experts in hardware, software, and AI to bring innovative ideas from prototype to product.
Accountabilities
- You’ll ensure wake word recognition is implemented and optimized at the firmware level for responsive on-device AI.
- You’ll develop and maintain firmware support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules, enabling seamless device connectivity.
The Candidate we're looking for
Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience OR Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 1+ year(s) technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
Technical skills:
- Strong experience developing embedded firmware on SoCs from Realtek, BES, Qualcomm, or similar platforms, with deep understanding of low-power and real-time constraints.
Personal attributes:
- Proven experience in firmware development for wearable devices such as smart glasses or TWS earbuds, including audio, sensor, and connectivity modules.
Benefits
- Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
- As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals.
- Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
