Software/Firmware Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Software/Firmware Engineer
• Focus: High-speed serial communication and data conversion IPs

Description

Design, develop, test, and maintain firmware/software for high-speed serial communication (e.g., SerDes) and data conversion IPs. Refactor existing software to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability, and evolve legacy infrastructure for next-generation hardware. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug firmware/software on hardware platforms using lab equipment and RTL Verilog simulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain firmware/software for high-speed serial communication and data conversion IPs
• Refactor software to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Develop and maintain regression test suites (e.g., gtest)
• Modernize legacy software infrastructure for next-generation requirements
• Debug complex firmware/software issues using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RTL Verilog simulations
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Linux, and bash scripting
• Optimize software for performance, reliability, and compatibility on Linux-based systems
• Document processes, code, and system interfaces
• Debug and resolve issues in field-deployed systems under time constraints
• Perform Linux administration of local compute cluster

Requirements

• BSEE with 8+ years OR MSEE with 6+ years OR PhD with 3+ years relevant industry experience
• Proficiency in C/C++ with expertise in threading, network programming, and system-level development
• Demonstrated full lifecycle firmware/software development and legacy refactoring
• Regression test development and maintenance experience using tools like gtest
• Linux system programming experience (e.g., kernel modules, drivers), bash scripting, and Jenkins CI/CD workflows
• Linux administration experience (configuration, troubleshooting)
• Knowledge of high-speed SerDes and related protocols

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus
• New hire equity grant and ongoing annual equity awards
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(K) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence (as applicable)