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

Benefits

• By choosing EPAM, you're getting a job at one of the most loved workplaces according to Newsweek 2021 & 2022&2023
• Employee ideas are the main driver of our business. We have a very supportive environment where your voice matters
• You will be challenged while working side-by-side with the best talent globally. We work with top-notch technologies, constantly seeking new industry trends and best practices
• We offer a transparent career path and an individual roadmap to engineer your future & accelerate your journey
• At EPAM, you can find vast opportunities for self-development: online courses and libraries, mentoring programs, partial grants of certification, and experience exchange with colleagues around the world. You will learn, contribute, and grow with us