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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 as a Firmware Engineer
Document your specialized embedded systems credentials
PERM requires proving your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather academic transcripts, credential evaluations for foreign degrees, and project portfolios that demonstrate RTOS, bare-metal programming, or hardware-software integration experience before applying.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Semiconductor firms, defense contractors, and automotive electronics companies file PERM for Firmware Engineers regularly. Search DOL disclosure data to identify which employers have certified PERM applications for this specific occupation before targeting your outreach.
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Migrate Mate filters Firmware Engineer listings by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will support EB-2 or EB-3 filings. Search by role, location, and sponsorship status to prioritize your applications.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path with your employer
EB-2 requires a master's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering or computer engineering. If you hold a bachelor's degree with substantial experience, EB-3 is the more common route. Get alignment on which category your employer will file under before the PERM recruitment process starts.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Ask specifically for a green card sponsorship commitment in writing, including a timeline for filing PERM after your start date. Many employers sponsor verbally but delay filing. A defined timeline, typically six to twelve months post-hire, protects your long-term residency plan.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to validate your prevailing wage
PERM requires your employer to pay the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Cross-check your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer. A wage below Level II for your SOC code can stall or invalidate the PERM filing.
Green Card Firmware Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Firmware Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Firmware Engineer positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on the degree requirement the employer sets in the job description. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent in electrical or computer engineering. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer's PERM filing defines which category applies, so the job description language matters significantly.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Firmware Engineer roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annual slots and subject to lottery selection. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The trade-off is timeline: PERM takes six to eighteen months to certify, and priority date backlogs affect nationals from India and China, but the outcome is permanent rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM process look like specifically for a Firmware Engineer position?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL attesting that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. This requires a formal recruitment period including job ads, internal postings, and documented candidate review. USCIS then adjudicates the I-140 petition once PERM is certified. For Firmware Engineer roles, the job duties and degree requirements in the PERM application must exactly match your actual responsibilities and credentials.
How can I find Firmware Engineer jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate filters Firmware Engineer listings by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history, letting you focus applications on companies that have already filed PERM or I-140 for similar roles. This is more reliable than filtering by self-reported sponsorship status on general job boards, which is often inaccurate or outdated.
Can I switch Firmware Engineer jobs after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Changing employers resets the PERM process because the certification is tied to a specific employer and job description. If your I-140 has been approved for 180 days or more and you're in the adjustment of status stage, portability rules under AC21 may allow you to transfer to a same or similar Firmware Engineer role without losing your priority date. Consult an immigration attorney before making any employer change mid-process.