Lead Software Engineer (Embedded/Firmware)

We are seeking a Lead Firmware Engineer (Embedded C) to lead a vendor-managed service team supporting EFI Diagnostics development and new product introduction factory work, based on-site at a client office in Shanghai. You will own quality and delivery, coach and onboard engineers, manage day-to-day prioritization and serve as the primary contact and first escalation point for the client.

Responsibilities

Own team deliverables and quality across diagnostics development and factory support work Plan day-to-day execution including task breakdown, resource assignment and scheduling Onboard, train and coach team members through regular check-ins and feedback Triage incoming escalations, drive resolution and coordinate next steps with the client Review issue handling across the team and remove blockers to protect build readiness Produce a weekly summary report covering progress, risks, priorities and escalations Gather feedback from cross-functional stakeholders and translate it into team actions Support quarterly checkpoints with the client, focusing on delivery quality and improvements Requirements Relevant lead-level experience owning delivery quality for an engineering team or workstream Hands-on experience with low-level firmware development in Embedded C and hardware interaction Scripting skills in Python or Lua for test automation or diagnostics workflows Program delivery capability including planning, prioritization, tracking and escalation management Fluency in Mandarin and English for day-to-day stakeholder communication Ownership mindset with the ability to drive issues to closure and keep work moving Multitasking ability to manage frequent context switching in a build environment Problem-solving strength with structured debugging and clear decision-making Nice to have Exposure to Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) and EDK II (EDK2) Familiarity with Git or other source control systems Experience working with contract manufacturers, factory build teams or NPI stakeholders