Job Listing: BIOS Engineer - C/C++, Hardware, Debugging

BIOS Engineer 80x86 Assembly, C/C++, Hardware, Debugging
6 Month Contract - Full-Time (8am - 5pm) Over Time May Be Needed
Candidate Needs To Send Resume As A Word.doc Attachment
This core system software manufacturer is in need of a BIOS Engineer to work with the Hardware, Software and Validation teams to design and support devices based on their customer's architecture processors and chipsets.
Job responsibilities:
Write software applications to troubleshoot problems
Review and propose code changes for other members of the team
Work is done at the C/C++ level
Interface with various outside OEM vendors for BIOS and Windows driver integration issues on these various platforms

About Our Client:
Our client builds world-class core systems software platforms, tools and applications that take full advantage of their history of expertise at the core of digital devices, to enable the broadest set of users a more simple, trusted and reliable experience.
They are dedicated to providing superior core systems software and platform software products for specifiers of connected digital devices. They enable OEM and ODM customers to differentiate and create value for their end users by dramatically improving the manageability, reliability and usability of their products. The company's latest advancements in core systems software have led to the creation of a wide range of products that address the PC industry need for radically simplified and trusted computing.
Founded in 1979, the company's core systems software helped launch the PC industry more than 20 years ago. Today, they have extended this leadership beyond the PC to a wide range of platforms and other digital devices. Approximately 400 employees around the globe join in their continual commitment to redefining core systems software and leveraging a history of expertise at the core of all digital devices to deliver the world's best core systems software products.
This is an estimated 6 month contract position through Volt Technical Resources- a division of a Fortune 1000 publicly traded Staffing Industry Leader, located in Portland, Oregon. We are among the largest IT staffing companies in the US for contract/temporary and direct hire placements and support most of the top rated IT companies in the Pacific Northwest.

Required Skills

Required Skills for this BIOS Engineer position includes 4 - 6 years in the following:
Minimum 1 year experience of successful BIOS development and deployment (actual development of firmware)
Fluent in 80x86 assembly language and C/C++
Familiar with a wide range of technical aspects of Pentium desktop processors and chipsets
Possess an ability to take on any hardware and software task with minimal investment
Strong debugging skills (able to clearly identify system and subsystem behavior, make a high-level and detailed plan to determine the root cause through paradigms)
Able to read modern complex hardware schematics and understand how software interacts with hardware (for example, GPIOs to drive memory chip selects or devices)
Quick thinker (can think outside the box without deviating from project goals)
A clear understanding of Software Engineering principles (including the software lifecycle)
Creative and persistent problem-solver
Responsible and self-motivated with a solid work ethic
Flexible with the ability to work extra hours to achieve deadlines (proven track record for delivering to committed deadlines)
Able to willingly and fearlessly accept new tasks and quickly pick up new technologies (pioneering solutions in new spaces)
Education requirements: B.S. degree in E.E. or better (B.S. in C.S. would be considered)
Bonus skills:
C# and/or Java development
Knowledge of Windows Drivers (WDM)
This position is urgent and you will be given immediate consideration should your resume meet the job requirements.
Special Instructions to begin the process:

Please email your resume to Volt at: portland0233@volt.com
Please use the entire job posting number in your subject line to ensure it gets routed to the correct Recruiter: 300280-6744-12-225802
Please include on the subject line the website where you saw this posting.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact the Recruiter via E-mail ONLY, using the email address listed on this posting and again by placing the entire job number in the subject line.
Please rest assured that if your resume matches what is reflected in this job posting, you should get a phone call from a Volt Recruiter to discuss this position with you.
No Phone Calls Please for this position.
Thank you for your attention to these details!
The Recruiter for this position will now have your resume handy to discuss this position with you!
Volt has a talented and upbeat staffing team focused on the quality of your career.
Volt is a world leader in the staffing industry, boasting over 50 years experience. We work with many of the Fortune 500 and 1000 companies to provide workforce solutions. We offer our contractors competitive pay and benefits, as well as education programs and re-deployment assistance. We also offer many direct hire full-time positions.
To learn more about Volt Information Sciences, please visit: http://www.volt.com and to see more of our job postings, please visit: http://jobs.volt.com.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to fostering diversity in the workplace.

Date Posted: August 19, 2008

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Job Type: Full-time City: Hillsboro Phone: 503-221-8797
Experience: State: Oregon
Education: Any Zip Code:97124 Online: Website Link

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