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Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Hiring: Senior Software Engineer – Firmware Security / Compiler Engineering (C++ | LLVM | Fuzzing | AI)
Location: Hybrid (Redmond, WA)
Are you passionate about systems programming, firmware security, compiler technology, and AI-assisted security analysis? We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help build a next-generation firmware security analysis platform within Azure Hardware Security.
This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of LLVM, C/C++, fuzzing, static analysis, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate vulnerability discovery across firmware at enterprise scale.
- Design and develop firmware security analysis pipelines using C/C++, LLVM, and Python.
- Build compiler transformations and preprocessing pipelines that convert firmware into LLVM IR for automated analysis.
- Develop and enhance fuzzing frameworks to discover security vulnerabilities.
- Improve static analysis, crash triage, call graph generation, and AI-assisted vulnerability detection.
- Collaborate with compiler engineers, security researchers, and Azure platform teams.
- Contribute to CI/CD automation, testing, documentation, and open-source engineering initiatives.
Required Skills
- 7+ years of professional C/C++ systems programming experience.
- 5+ years of LLVM / Compiler Engineering experience.
- 3–5+ years working with security fuzzing tools such as libFuzzer, AFL, AFL++, or similar.
- Strong understanding of software security, memory safety vulnerabilities, and root cause analysis.
- Python scripting and automation experience.
- Experience with Git-based development workflows.
Preferred Skills
- Firmware or Embedded Systems development.
- CodeQL or other static analysis platforms.
- Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), MMIO, rehosting, or cross-compilation.
- AI/LLM integration into engineering workflows.
- Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines.
- Open-source project contributions.
Why Join?
- Work on a cutting-edge Azure Hardware Security initiative.
- Build AI-powered security tooling from the ground up.
- Collaborate with world-class compiler, firmware, and security experts.
- Opportunity to contribute to a future open-source platform with industry-wide impact.
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $170,000 – $180,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [12-15 days of paid vacation time] [6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service] [9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] [Tuition Reimbursement Program]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Job details
Job ID
332719
Job Requirements
Senior Firmware Security Engineer
Location
Redmond, Washington, US
Recruiter
Divya
divy.tandel@ascendion.com
About Ascendion
Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platforms and products that power growth and deliver captivating experiences to consumers and employees. Our engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solution capabilities accelerate transformation and impact for enterprise clients. Headquartered in New Jersey, our workforce of 6,000+ Ascenders delivers solutions from around the globe. Ascendion is built differently to engineer the next.
Ascendion | Engineering to elevate life
We have a culture built on opportunity, inclusion, and a spirit of partnership. Come, change the world with us:
- Build the coolest tech for world’s leading brands
- Solve complex problems – and learn new skills
- Experience the power of transforming digital engineering for Fortune 500 clients
- Master your craft with leading training programs and hands-on experience
Experience a community of change makers!
Join a culture of high-performing innovators with endless ideas and a passion for tech. Our culture is the fabric of our company, and it is what makes us unique and diverse. The way we share ideas, learning, experiences, successes, and joy allows everyone to be their best at Ascendion.
About the Role:
Hiring: Senior Software Engineer – Firmware Security / Compiler Engineering (C++ | LLVM | Fuzzing | AI)
Location: Hybrid (Redmond, WA)
Are you passionate about systems programming, firmware security, compiler technology, and AI-assisted security analysis? We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help build a next-generation firmware security analysis platform within Azure Hardware Security.
This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of LLVM, C/C++, fuzzing, static analysis, and Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate vulnerability discovery across firmware at enterprise scale.
- Design and develop firmware security analysis pipelines using C/C++, LLVM, and Python.
- Build compiler transformations and preprocessing pipelines that convert firmware into LLVM IR for automated analysis.
- Develop and enhance fuzzing frameworks to discover security vulnerabilities.
- Improve static analysis, crash triage, call graph generation, and AI-assisted vulnerability detection.
- Collaborate with compiler engineers, security researchers, and Azure platform teams.
- Contribute to CI/CD automation, testing, documentation, and open-source engineering initiatives.
Required Skills
- 7+ years of professional C/C++ systems programming experience.
- 5+ years of LLVM / Compiler Engineering experience.
- 3–5+ years working with security fuzzing tools such as libFuzzer, AFL, AFL++, or similar.
- Strong understanding of software security, memory safety vulnerabilities, and root cause analysis.
- Python scripting and automation experience.
- Experience with Git-based development workflows.
Preferred Skills
- Firmware or Embedded Systems development.
- CodeQL or other static analysis platforms.
- Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), MMIO, rehosting, or cross-compilation.
- AI/LLM integration into engineering workflows.
- Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD pipelines.
- Open-source project contributions.
Why Join?
- Work on a cutting-edge Azure Hardware Security initiative.
- Build AI-powered security tooling from the ground up.
- Collaborate with world-class compiler, firmware, and security experts.
- Opportunity to contribute to a future open-source platform with industry-wide impact.
Salary Range: The salary for this position is between $170,000 – $180,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State] [12-15 days of paid vacation time] [6-8 weeks of paid parental leave after a year of service] [9 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System] [Tuition Reimbursement Program]
Want to change the world? Let us know.
Tell us about your experiences, education, and ambitions. Bring your knowledge, unique viewpoint, and creativity to the table. Let’s talk!
Job details
Job ID
332719
Job Requirements
Senior Firmware Security Engineer
Location
Redmond, Washington, US
Recruiter
Divya
divy.tandel@ascendion.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Firmware
Document your embedded systems specialization early
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job requirement tied to your background. Gather evidence of your firmware stack expertise, microcontroller families you've worked with, and any proprietary protocol experience before the recruitment process begins.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Semiconductor companies, defense contractors, and IoT hardware manufacturers file PERM petitions for firmware roles far more frequently than software-only firms. Filtering your job search by employers with documented sponsorship history cuts wasted outreach significantly.
Search green card sponsoring firmware roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces firmware jobs at employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to roles where the PERM pathway is already established rather than negotiating it from scratch.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's with five-plus years of specialized firmware experience, your employer may file under EB-2, which can shorten your wait time significantly depending on your country of birth.
Negotiate the PERM timeline into your offer discussion
Ask whether the employer has worked with immigration counsel and how soon after your start date they'll initiate the PERM prevailing wage determination with DOL. Delays in starting this step add months to your overall green card timeline.
Verify your job duties align with DOL prevailing wage classifications
Firmware roles can fall under multiple SOC codes depending on whether your work is classified as electrical engineering or software development. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check how your actual duties map to each code before your employer files the LCA.
Green Card Firmware: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a firmware engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Firmware engineering roles typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker positions requiring a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field. If the role specifically requires a master's degree or you can demonstrate advanced credentials, your employer may pursue EB-2 instead. The deciding factor is how the employer defines the minimum job requirements in the PERM filing, not your personal degree level alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for firmware roles?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. For firmware engineers born outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current or close to current, meaning the total timeline from PERM filing to a green card can run two to four years without a backlog. The employer also commits to a permanent position rather than a fixed-term one.
How can I find firmware jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters firmware roles by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on companies that have already navigated the PERM process for similar positions. This is more reliable than asking employers cold during the interview process, when many HR teams don't yet know their own sponsorship policy for technical roles.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a firmware engineering position?
PERM, or Program Electronic Review Management, requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. DOL reviews the application and, if approved, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. For firmware roles, the employer must define specific technical requirements that match your background and document why generalist candidates didn't meet them.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes. Many firmware engineers begin the PERM process while on H-1B status, and the two are independent of each other. Starting PERM before your sixth H-1B year is strategically useful because an approved I-140 petition unlocks H-1B extensions beyond six years under AC21. USCIS allows these extensions in one-year increments until your priority date becomes current and you can file for adjustment of status.