Principal Software Engineer – FW and Low-level Drivers

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Portland, OR, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 24, 2026 Last posted February 24, 2026
Job description

SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.

• Create architecture, design and implement firmware and low level drivers for the next generation of tablets and smart-phones built on Intel SoC. 
• Resident expert for firmware and low level driver development on Windows. Debug and troubleshoot low level code in the Windows OS and firmware components.
• Architect, design and implement firmware and low-level drivers for Intel SoC .
• Interface with other members of engineering team while gathering requirements, use cases and validation scenarios.
• Perform
low-level debugging of various firmware and OS components and systems.
• Collect and analyze performance data to improve overall system design, performance and efficiency.
• 5 or more years of experience developing low-level Windows drivers and firmware for embedded/SoC. At least 3 years of experience developing low-level drivers for Windows 7 or 8 using WDM and WDF.
• Solid understanding of
x86 platform, Windows OS internals and expert debugging skills.  Practical knowledge and experience using Windows KD/WinDbg.
• Current knowledge of state-of-the-art in embedded and SoC hardware, demonstrated skills delivering efficient implementations in resource-constrained environments.
• BS or higher degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 7 or more years of experience developing software in C/C++ for Windows OS on x86 platform.

Work location preference

Portland OR,
Remand WA,
Santa Clara CA

About this role

Summary

Develop firmware and low-level drivers for Intel SoC on Windows, troubleshoot, optimize, and collaborate.

Job title

Principal Software Engineer – FW and Low-level Drivers

Experience level

7+ years

Industry

software

Location requirements

On-site in Portland, OR, remote possible in WA and CA.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++Windows driver developmentWDMWDFWindows KD/WinDbgx86 architecturehardware understandingdebugging

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

firmwaredriversembeddedwindowsx86
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Portland, OR, USA

On-site City

Washington, CA 95986, USA

Remote City