firmware engineer

Sparrow Company

<div>Summary
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Firmware Engineer to join our Global Controls R&amp;D team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing embedded firmware for advanced spray, dispensing, coating, and finishing solutions. The ideal candidate utilizes problem solving abilities and collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, product management, manufacturing, and sales to develop industry leading electronic control systems firmware. You will play a key role in transforming concepts and user requirements into commercially viable solutions.
Essential Functions<ul><li>Writing, designing, and coding firmware for embedded systems to ensure optimal functionality and performance.</li><li>Work with microcontrollers, drivers and other peripherals, and write efficient low-level code.</li><li>Develop software test plans, conduct testing and write automated test scripts.</li><li>Ensure firmware quality by analyzing and optimizing code and conducting code reviews.</li><li>Document software designs and implementation details and write technical documentation for users and other developers.</li><li>Collaborating with product design engineers to define system requirements and specifications.</li><li>Debugging and troubleshooting firmware issues to enhance system reliability and efficiency.</li><li>Conducting code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.</li><li>Managing firmware version control and release processes to ensure timely updates and deployments.</li><li>Coordinating with cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with hardware and software components.</li><li>Analyzing performance metrics and user feedback to refine and enhance firmware features.</li><li>Staying updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to innovate firmware solutions.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field</li><li>Proficiency in programming languages like C and C++, as well as assembly language.</li><li>Knowledge of hardware design and microprocessors.</li><li>Strong experience with firmware design and development for embedded systems.</li><li>Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction and debugging tools and methodologies, including JTAG and logic analyzers.</li><li>Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and development environments.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.</li><li>Strong communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines under pressure.</li><li>Ability to work independently or as a team.</li></ul>
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
Applicants may be subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screen.*<ul><li>A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. We will consider factors such as your age at the time, the timing and nature of the offense, its seriousness, and any rehabilitation efforts when determining your suitability for the role.</li></ul> 
Sparrow Company Executive Search &amp; Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div>

Firmware Engineer

Microsoft

<div>Firmware Engineer (Contract) 
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft. 
Summary:
Are you a passionate and experienced firmware engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of gaming accessories? This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team focused on developing cutting-edge accessories for an exciting ecosystem of gaming devices. As a key contributor to the firmware development process, you will play a critical role in bringing new product families and fundamental technologies to life. Working closely with cross-functional teams including operating system engineers, electrical designers, and validation and test engineers, you will help shape the future of consumer electronics through your deep expertise in embedded systems and firmware development. This role offers the chance to work on emerging products from the ground up, contributing to every phase of the hardware development lifecycle in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. 
Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Participate in all phases of hardware product development, including designing and implementing firmware code, creating prototypes and proofs of concept, writing test code, and developing support scripts</li><li>
Contribute to the design and implementation of firmware components and tools, including device drivers, peripheral drivers, communication interfaces, input and sensor data processing, power management state machines, and programming scripts</li><li>
Attend firmware and hardware team meetings and actively contribute to technical discussions</li><li>
Perform thorough code reviews to ensure quality and consistency across the codebase</li><li>
Integrate code drops from third-party suppliers into the existing firmware architecture</li><li>
Bring up device drivers and write comprehensive tests for firmware components</li><li>
Troubleshoot complex scenarios spanning across multiple systems and hardware platforms</li></ul> 
Requirements:<ul><li>
8 to 10 years of professional experience in embedded firmware development is required</li><li>
Proven experience writing and debugging embedded firmware in a product development environment</li><li>
Experience integrating third-party code and working within multi-team development workflows</li><li>
Background in consumer electronics product development is strongly preferred</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical field is required</li><li>
Proficiency in C with 8 or more years of experience</li><li>
Proficiency in C++ with 8 or more years of experience</li><li>
Embedded firmware development with 8 or more years of hands-on experience</li><li>
Familiarity with embedded RTOS or FreeRTOS design and debugging</li><li>
Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and software design principles</li><li>
Experience with consumer electronics software design and development</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to perform in-depth troubleshooting and unit testing</li><li>
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including hardware, operating system, and validation engineers</li></ul> 
Additional Details:<ul><li>
Location: Redmond, WA (Onsite)</li><li>
Duration: 8 months</li><li>
Pay Range*: $66.50 - $75 per hour</li><li>
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours</li><li>
Job Status: Non-Exempt</li><li>
Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.</li></ul> 
This role is eligible for the following benefits:<ul><li>
Medical, dental &amp; vision</li><li>
Hospital plans</li><li>
401(k) Retirement Plan &ndash; Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available</li><li>
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D as well as voluntary Life &amp; AD&amp;D for the employee and dependents)</li><li>
Company paid short and long-term disability</li><li>
Health &amp; Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA &amp; DCFSA)</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave</li></ul> 
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. 
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 
 
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed. 
 
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law. 
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.<ul><li> 
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.</li></ul> 
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.</div>

Firmware Engineer (contract)

Smart Computing

Embedded Firmware Engineer- Internship Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop low-level firmware code</li><li>Work with microcontrollers and hardware devices</li><li>Debug firmware issues</li><li>Support hardware testing and integration</li><li>Develop embedded software for hardware devices</li><li>Interface sensors, communication modules, and processors</li><li>Test and optimize embedded systems</li><li>Collaborate with hardware engineers</li></ul>Skills Required<ul><li>Programming in C / C++</li><li>Knowledge of embedded systems</li><li>Microcontroller programming</li><li>Debugging tools</li><li>Embedded C / C++</li><li>Basic electronics knowledge</li><li>Microcontrollers (ARM, AVR, STM32)</li><li>Communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C)</li></ul>Tools often used:<ul><li>Keil uVision</li><li>Arduino IDE</li><li>Git</li></ul>Internship Duration<ul><li>4 months</li></ul>Education Requirements<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering</li><li>Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering</li></ul>Important subjects:<ul><li>Embedded Systems</li><li>Computer Architecture</li><li>Microprocessors</li><li>Operating Systems</li><li>Data Structures</li></ul>Internship Policy:<ul><li>Duration: 4 months</li><li>First Month: Unpaid (training &amp; evaluation phase)</li><li>Stipend: PKR 20,000 per month from 2nd month onward (subject to performance evaluation)</li><li>Certification: Internship Completion Certificate upon successful completion of 4 months; otherwise, no certificate will be issued</li><li>Post-Internship Review: A combined performance review meeting will be conducted involving HOD Department, PM, and HR to recommend suitable internees for employment</li></ul>&middot; NOTE: If you successfully complete the four-month internship, you may be offer/ considered for a full-time job opportunity with the company.<ul><li>Employment Offer (if selected):</li><li>Starting Salary: PKR 40,000</li><li>Probation Period: 3 months</li><li>Post-Probation Increment: PKR 20,000 (subject to satisfactory performance)</li></ul>Important Note<ul><li>Only candidates who can join immediately (within one week) should apply</li><li>Applicants must have completed their degree</li><li>Qualification must be BS Electronics Engineering or equivalent</li></ul>We are looking for motivated interns to join our team. Please note that only candidates who are able to attend an on-site interview will be considered. Online interviews are not available.Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you!Work Location: In-personPay: From Rs20,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Embedded Firmware Engineer Internship

Raytheon

<div>Date Posted:
2026-03-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN01 ~ 10 &amp; 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B2
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses &ndash; Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt &amp; Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
RTX BBN Technologies is one of RTX&rsquo;s premier research and development centers. Our diverse research portfolio combines the best technologies to deliver innovative, custom solutions with real-world benefit. At RTX BBN Technologies, we invent new science by applying radical cross-disciplinary techniques to prototype systems in order to prove concept viability. This is especially evident in our Physical Systems and Sciences group, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where scientists and engineers anticipate the future in both very large and very small-scale scientific systems that often need to survive challenging operational environments.
What You Will Learn
We are seeking qualified candidates who have good knowledge in digital systems, HDL, signal conversion, signal processing, and hands-on experience with development of real-time embedded systems. Your knowledge of high-speed interfaces and experience developing in multiple programming domains, including C/C++, VHDL, Verilog, and scripting languages will be leveraged to create custom R&amp;D hardware. You will join a project team designing, analyzing, and prototyping innovative multi-domain system architectures, solving challenging real-world problems like:<ul><li>
Developing real-time control system architectures to affect the performance of physical systems</li></ul><ul><li>
Developing sophisticated detection, classification, localization, and tracking (DCLT) algorithms for novel signal sources in high-noise environments</li></ul><ul><li>
Support development and testing of experimental testbeds for real-time sensor processing systems, state-of-the-art quantum information systems, integrated photonic systems, and other physical sciences pursuits</li></ul><ul><li>
Supporting implementation and evaluation of real-time systems in real-world contexts and conducting performance analyses</li></ul>
Qualifications You Must Have *<ul><li>
A BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an MS degree</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated experience in embedded code and digital logic development processes, including logic design, verification, timing analysis, board bring up, and validation</li></ul><ul><li>
Understanding of Digital Signal Processing fundamentals and their implementation on FPGAs</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated experience in high-speed interfaces, including experience in Ethernet, serial point to point communication (SPI, I2C, sFPDP, or similar), and PCIe</li></ul><ul><li>
Scripting development experience (bash, Tcl, etc.)</li></ul>
Qualifications We Prefer<ul><li>
Experience with SoC boards running bare metal code as well as configuring and deploying embedded Linux (e.g. Petalinux)</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience with RFSoC boards and/or high-speed analog signal generation and digitization</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience with high-speed memory interfaces (DDR, HBM)</li></ul><ul><li>
Familiarity with building Linux drivers for FPGA peripherals</li></ul><ul><li>
Software development experience in C/C++, and Python</li></ul>
What We Offer
Whether you&rsquo;re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.<ul><li>Relocation Assistance available</li><li>This position is Onsite at our Cambridge, Mass headquarters</li></ul>
To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:<ul><li>
A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&amp;D.</li><li>
A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.</li><li>
Technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.</li><li>
Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.</li><li>
Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.</li></ul>
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate&rsquo;s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company&rsquo;s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans&rsquo; Readjustment Assistance Act.
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P2 Firmware Engineer

Marvell Technology

<div>About Marvell
Marvell&rsquo;s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
Marvell's MBE Software team builds and maintains host-side software across a portfolio of PCIe Endpoint (EP) products &mdash; spanning CXL memory infrastructure, high-performance data processing platforms, and PCIe-based security accelerator cards. This is a technically broad role at the intersection of Linux kernel engineering, PCIe protocol expertise, and open source development. 
You will work across multiple active product areas: 
<ul><li>Structera&trade; CXL &mdash; CXL memory-expansion controllers and near-memory accelerators for hyperscaler and enterprise data centers</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Octeon PCIe EP &mdash; Host-side drivers for Marvell's next-generation DPU/network processing platforms, enabling high-performance packet I/O, mailbox communication, and data path bring-up across x86, ARM, and RISC-V hosts</li></ul> 
<ul><li>PCIe Security Accelerator &mdash; Host software for a PCIe Gen6-based crypto/security offload card, enabling lookaside crypto, IPsec/PSP/TLS offloads, and NVMe storage integration</li></ul> 
This is a high-impact engineering role requiring close collaboration with firmware, hardware, validation, and product teams. You will own and deliver production-quality software that ships to major hyperscalers and enterprise OEMs.
What You Can Expect
Linux Kernel PCIe EP Host Drivers<ul><li>
Develop, maintain, and port Linux kernel host drivers for Marvell PCIe EP devices across multiple product lines &mdash; network DPUs, CXL memory controllers, and security accelerators</li><li>
Work with core Linux kernel subsystems: PCI/PCIe, network stack (net/ethernet), NVMe, DMA engines, and interrupt handling (MSI/MSI-X)</li><li>
Implement and maintain drivers using the Linux auxiliary bus framework, enabling modular co-existence of multiple functions on a single PCIe device</li><li>
Port and adapt drivers across Linux kernel versions and major distros (RHEL, Ubuntu, SUSE) &mdash; handling API changes, symbol deprecations, and backport requirements</li><li>
Upstream kernel driver patches to the Linux community; participate in code review cycles on kernel.org mailing lists</li><li>
Implement advanced PCIe features: SR-IOV, ATS/PASID, HDM decoder programming, and BAR mapping strategies</li><li>
Debug PCIe link bring-up issues (Gen1&ndash;Gen6), interrupt delivery, DMA coherency, and performance bottlenecks using protocol analyzers, JTAG, and kernel tracing tools</li></ul> 
 
Host User mode Management Stack<ul><li>
Develop and maintain the Marvell CCI library providing a unified API for issuing standard and vendor-specific CXL CCI commands over in-band mailbox and out-of-band MCTP interfaces</li><li>
Build and enhance userspace host management applications for device lifecycle management, functional testing, and MCTP-based out-of-band access</li><li>
Implement and maintain the DMA library with sample applications for bulk data movement between host and device memory</li><li>
Integrate with libSPDM for Component Measurement and Authentication (CMA) over MCTP/SPDM</li></ul> 
Open Source &amp; Community<ul><li>
Actively contribute patches to the Linux kernel (PCIe, CXL, network, or DMA subsystems)</li></ul>
Engage with upstream maintainers, respond to review feedback, and drive patches through the submission process
What We're Looking For<ul><li>
Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field</li><li>
6+ years of hands-on software/firmware development experience in the semiconductor or systems industry</li><li>
Experience with Linux kernel module development in one or more relevant subsystems: PCIe/PCI, network drivers, NVMe, RDMA, or GPU drivers</li><li>
Familiarity with the Linux auxiliary bus driver model and multi-function PCIe device architectures</li><li>
Strong proficiency in C programming; familiarity with C++ and Python is a plus</li><li>
Deep understanding of PCIe architecture &mdash; configuration space, BARs, TLPs, interrupts (MSI/MSI-X), DMA, and SR-IOV</li><li>
Demonstrated open source participation &mdash; patches submitted to the Linux kernel, DPDK, RDMA stack, or similar community projects</li><li>
Familiarity with Git, Gerrit code review, and CI/CD pipelines</li><li> 
Preferred Qualifications</li><li>
Experience with CXL (Compute Express Link) or familiarity with CXL.io / CXL.mem / CXL.cache specifications</li><li>
Background in NVMe host or target driver development, including NVMe</li><li>
Experience with RDMA/RoCE or GPU host-side driver development</li><li>
Familiarity with MCTP / OpenBMC stacks and out-of-band device management</li><li>
Familiarity with ARM SoC architecture (Neoverse V2 / Cortex-M) and embedded Linux</li><li>
Familiarity with security practices in firmware/software development (secure boot, SPDM attestation)</li><li>
Knowledge of DRAM architecture (DDR5, SPD, error scrubbing, PPR) is a plus</li><li> 
 
Interpersonal &amp; Team Attributes</li><li>
Active open source contributor with a track record of merged patches &mdash; patches in the Linux kernel tree.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal communication skills &mdash; able to author clear design documentation and driver guides</li><li>
Collaborative mindset; comfortable working across firmware, hardware, validation, and customer-facing teams</li><li>
Self-driven with the ability to take end-to-end ownership of components &mdash; from design through customer support</li></ul>
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We&rsquo;re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it&rsquo;s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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Senior Staff Engineer- PCIe Driver/ Linux Kernel Driver Development

Silicon Labs

<div>Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world&rsquo;s most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at www.silabs.com.
The Role :
We are seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer with deep expertise in ARM architectures (ARMv7/ARMv8), secure embedded systems, and bootloader development. This role is critical in designing and delivering secure platform software and will work closely with cross-functional teams across hardware, firmware, and security engineering.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of embedded systems, security, and platform software design and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in resource-constrained environments.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Design, develop, and maintain secure bootloader(s) for embedded platforms, including secure boot chains, fallback/recovery mechanisms, and update infrastructure.</li><li>
Implement advanced security hardening techniques such as signed firmware, encryption, anti-rollback protection, secure key storage, and firmware integrity verification.</li><li>
Work on ARM Cortex-M series processors, leveraging secure/non-secure domain separation (TrustZone), MPU configurations, privilege levels, and memory architecture.</li><li>
Develop and maintain low-level platform firmware, including drivers for standard peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, DMA) and RTOS integration.</li><li>
Lead bring-up of hardware platforms from reset: clock and power initialization, memory setup, and early boot code.</li><li>
Collaborate across engineering teams to support silicon bring-up, resolve firmware issues, and respond to customer queries.</li><li>
Conduct peer code reviews, perform static and dynamic analysis, and contribute to security audits and hardening efforts.</li><li>
Work closely with validation and QA teams to define and execute robust test plans, including unit, integration, stress, and penetration tests.</li><li>
Create detailed documentation including design decisions, bootloader specs, threat models, and recovery strategies.</li><li>
Mentor junior engineers and drive best practices in embedded development and secure coding within the team.</li><li>
Embrace and promote GenAI tools to accelerate development and documentation workflows.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications:<ul><li>
8+ years of hands-on experience in embedded software/firmware development.</li><li>
Deep understanding of ARM architectures (ARMv7, ARMv8) including instruction set, memory maps, privilege levels, and secure modes.</li><li>
Proven experience designing and implementing secure bootloaders from scratch or significantly enhancing existing ones.</li><li>
Strong command over peripheral interface development: SPI, I2C, UART, SDIO, GPIO.</li><li>
Practical experience in secure bootloader features: firmware signing, encryption/decryption, rollback protection, key provisioning.</li><li>
Excellent debugging skills with low-level firmware, hardware/software interaction, and use of tools like JTAG, SWD, or logic analyzers.</li><li>
Proficiency in C with a strong focus on clean, modular, and testable code.</li><li>
Knowledge of embedded RTOS and bare-metal development principles.</li><li>
Experience with modern development toolchains, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.</li><li>
Familiarity with GenAI tools for accelerating development and documentation is strongly preferred.</li></ul>
&quot;Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) powered tools and technologies used to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making&quot;
Benefits &amp; Perks 
At Silicon Labs, you&rsquo;ll be part of a highly skilled team where every engineer makes a meaningful impact. We promote work-life balance and a welcoming, fun environment.<ul><li>
Equity Rewards (RSUs)</li><li>
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)</li><li>
Insurance plans with outpatient cover</li><li>
National Pension Scheme (NPS)</li><li>
Flexible work policy</li><li>
Childcare support</li></ul>
Silicon Labs is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of our employees. Employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and job-related criteria without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</div>

Lead Engineer - SW Design

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
Amazon Leo is Amazon&rsquo;s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity. 
 
Join our mission to revolutionize space technology by developing secure, mission-critical software that powers our satellite constellation. Your work will directly enable communications, autonomous operations, and reliable performance for satellites serving customers worldwide&mdash;while ensuring robust security from the moment they launch until their planned de-orbit. 
 
About the Role: 
We're seeking an experienced embedded software engineer with security experience to architect and develop mission-critical firmware for our satellite systems. You'll work at the intersection of hardware and software, developing ASIC firmware including control for RF communication subsystems that enable high-performance satellite links. Your work will span secure ASIC boot operation, low-level register control, RF hardware configuration, algorithms and real-time embedded software that drives our satellite operations. 
 
Export Control Requirement: 
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 
 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Lead software development for critical modules including ASIC firmware, commanding systems, telemetry processing, power control, hardware interfaces, and autonomous capabilities, implementing security-by-design principles throughout the satellite's operational lifetime</li><li>Design and implement robust, security-hardened software and firmware in Linux and real-time operating system (RTOS) environments, ensuring high reliability and security under resource constraints</li><li>Drive security architecture for the ASIC and involve in threat modeling by identifying potential vulnerabilities, conducting security reviews, and designing defensive measures to protect satellite systems from cyber threats</li><li>Build hardware interfaces by writing software that communicates with devices and electronics using protocols including I2C, I3C, SPI, UART, USB, JTAG, and Ethernet, with appropriate security controls and authentication mechanisms</li><li>Collaborate closely with hardware design teams, chip architects, and customers to support secure custom silicon chip and board design, bringing new hardware from concept through secure bring-up, verification, and integration</li><li>Champion reliability by following best practices in secure embedded software development, including secure coding standards, code reviews, and security testing to ensure our systems meet the demanding requirements of space operations</li><li>Optimize for production by partnering with test engineers to integrate security validation into manufacturing and test environments</li></ul> 
About the team 
<ul><li>Meaningful impact: Your code will operate in space, enabling critical communications and services while protecting vital infrastructure</li><li>Technical growth: Work with cutting-edge technology at the intersection of highly sophisticated ASIC/SOC, hardware, software, security, and space systems</li><li>Security leadership: Shape security practices and architecture for next-generation satellite systems</li><li>Collaborative environment: Partner with world-class hardware engineers, security architects, systems engineers, and domain experts</li><li>Innovation culture: We value creative problem-solving and encourage new approaches to complex security and engineering challenges</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience</li><li>5+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience</li><li>7+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience</li><li>Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team</li><li>Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl</li><li>7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant contributions to system design and architecture of complex systems (including architecture patterns, reliability, scaling, and security considerations)</li><li>Deep expertise in secure embedded firmware development for bare-metal or RTOS-based systems, with proven ability to meet real-time, low-power, reliability, and security requirements under hardware resource constraints</li><li>Experience with debugging tools such as GDB for testing code on FPGA or prototype chips</li><li>Experience with security-aware software design, including threat modeling, security reviews, and vulnerability assessment</li><li>Practical knowledge of penetration testing methodologies and tools for embedded systems</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience in system-level architecture and board-level design</li><li>Background working with security-aware bootloaders, secure boot chains, and trusted execution environments</li><li>Practical experience using cryptography libraries (mbedTLS, OpenSSL, PKCS11) in secure applications, including key management and secure storage</li><li>Knowledge of security standards and frameworks (e.g., Common Criteria, NIST guidelines, secure coding standards)</li><li>Experience with hardware security modules (HSMs) or trusted platform modules (TPMs)</li><li>Familiarity with secure communications protocols and encryption implementations</li><li>Knowledge of telecommunications or data communications systems security (routers and switches)</li><li>Experience with security certifications or compliance requirements for aerospace/defense systems</li></ul> 
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
 
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USA, CA, San Diego - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually 
USA, WA, Redmond - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually</div>

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, Amazon Leo Digital RF Systems

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