Jr Firmware Developer

Post Date

Dec 22, 2025

Location

Durham,
North Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

27703
US
Feb 24, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

RAL-200e694d-fafe-449d-b014-a701deab7adf

Pay Rate

$73k - $117k (estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Firmware Engineer to join their team, focusing on Firmware development for Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC) products. In this role, you will contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of firmware for our cutting-edge Ethernet NIC solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in the design, development, and debugging of firmware for Ethernet NIC products.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and maintainability.
• Develop and execute unit tests and integration tests to ensure firmware functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate firmware with other system components.
• Support the resolution of firmware-related issues during product development and post-release.
• Contribute to documentation of firmware designs, specifications, and test plans.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and technologies related to NICs and embedded systems.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of related experience or Master’s degree with no experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong understanding of C programming language.
• Familiarity with embedded systems concepts and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Basic understanding of networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP)
• Experience with debugging tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with hardware-software interaction and low-level programming.
• Knowledge of NIC architectures and functionalities.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python).

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.