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:
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
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
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 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.
Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high-caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.