FULL-TIME opportunity for Staff Firmware Engineer with Device Driver & MPEG/H.264 Exp.

Austin, TX, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

JOB TITLE: Sr. Software Engineer for Linux Kernel, Device Driver, STB Middleware Integration,               Mpeg/H.264 Video decoder and Audio decoder

BAND: A3

Annual Base salary : $80,000- $85,000/annum + client benefits

REPORTING TO: Project Manager

JOB ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Description and Responsibilities
• Linux Kernel and Device Driver development
• STB Middleware Integration
• MPEG/H.264 video decoder
• Audio decoder
• STB Firmware and system debugging
• Linux and RTOS knowledge

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Works Linux Kernel development and Device Drivers
Works on STB Middleware and integration
Works on MPEG/H.264 video decoder
• Works on Audio Decoder
• Strong Programming Skills in C
• Works on RTOS
• Strong Debugging and Troubleshooting Skills
• Process and Quality Focus
STB Firmware Development Experience

Key Skills – Mandatory:
Linux Kernel & Device Driver Development
STB Middleware and integration
MPEG/H.264 video decoder
• Strong Programming Skills in C
RTOS and Firmware Development

Key Skills – Desirable:
• Knowledge on DIRECTV CDI or HDI is a plus

Common Skills:
• Excellent documentation, design, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills. Person should be able to communicate effectively within the company as well as with different functional groups at customer site.
• Candidate should have a “can-do” attitude and be able to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Ability to handle a fast paced, dynamic work environment where priorities may change quickly.


About this role

Summary

Develop Linux kernel, device drivers, and firmware for media devices, with integration and debugging tasks.

Job title

Staff Firmware Engineer

Experience level

not specified

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Austin, TX, onsite work required

Salary

$80,000- $85,000/annum + client benefits

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

linux kernel developmentdevice driver developmentstb middlewarempeg/h.264 video decoderc programmingrtosfirmware development

Preferred skills

directv cdihdi

Specializations

linux kerneldevice drivermpeg/h.264audio decoderrtos
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City