Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Title: Senior Windows on ARM Developer
Location: Chicago,Illinois
Duration: 6+ Months
Bill Rate: $65 (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To be Disclosed
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Windows on ARM Developer with strong software development experience in firmware, embedded systems, UEFI/BIOS, and ARM-based platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience developing firmware applications and troubleshooting low-level hardware and software integration issues.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and implement firmware features for UEFI/BIOS and ARM-based platforms.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain UEFI/BIOS modules using EDK II.
• Develop firmware applications for ARM processors and Windows on ARM platforms.
• Analyze and resolve firmware, BIOS, UEFI, boot, and system-level defects.
• Perform root-cause analysis and debug complex firmware and hardware integration issues.
• Collaborate with BIOS, hardware, Windows OS, driver, validation, and platform teams.
• Develop and maintain WMI-based interfaces for firmware and Windows integration.
• Support ARM platform bring-up, bootloader integration, and system initialization.
• Perform low-level debugging using JTAG, SWD, UART, and other debugging interfaces.
• Develop Python scripts and automation utilities for firmware testing and validation.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure compliance with firmware development standards.
• Support GitHub and CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Create and maintain ARM software and firmware design specifications.
• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and defect verification.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and defect triage.

Required Skills:

• 6+ years of experience in firmware or embedded software development.
• Strong hands-on expertise in C/C++ programming.
• Experience with UEFI/BIOS development and EDK II framework.
• Strong knowledge of ARM embedded architecture.
• Experience with Windows on ARM (WOA) platforms.
• Experience with Qualcomm Windows on Snapdragon (WOS) systems.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI).
• Experience with JTAG and SWD debuggers.
• Knowledge of RTOS, Embedded Linux, or other embedded platforms.
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, and DAC.
• Experience with GitHub, CI/CD, and Python scripting.
• Knowledge of bare-metal systems, board bring-up, and bootloader architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Computer Science.
• Strong communication, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.