senior 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

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)

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

Amazon Web Services

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
When a new Trainium or Inferentia chip comes back from the fab, our code is the first software to touch it. We're looking for a hands-on engineering manager who lives and breathes low-level software &mdash; someone who's debugged register-level issues at 3am and wants to build a team that does it better. 
 
Our SoC HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) team owns the lowest layer of user-space software on AWS's custom ML accelerator chips: the firmware that boots, configures, and manages every hardware block on the SoC. Your software runs as a shared library on embedded Linux, reaching into the chip to program PCIe links, initialize HBM controllers, configure PLLs, manage interrupt controllers, and orchestrate fabric interconnects across 270+ hardware block instances per chip &mdash; all deployed across millions of servers in AWS's global fleet. 
 
Tech stack: C++17, CMake, GoogleTest, Python, SystemVerilog DPI, SPI, APB/AXI bus protocols, PCIe, UCIe, HBM, PLL, custom IPs 
 
As the SoC Firmware Manager, you will:
 
 
<ul><li>Manage, coach, and grow a team of 6 engineers &mdash; set technical direction, own hiring, and create an environment where strong engineers want to stay</li><li>Coordinate deliverables across chip architects, RTL designers, verification engineers, validation engineers, and platform software teams &mdash; you're the single point of accountability for HAL readiness on every new chip program</li><li>Own bring-up for new SoC tape-outs, from first-silicon power-on through production fleet deployment</li><li>Prioritize work across multiple concurrent chip programs and customer teams, balancing urgent bring-up needs against long-term architecture investments</li><li>Drive the architecture of our C++ template metaprogramming framework, BUTR (Built-in Unit Test for Registers), and HITL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) test infrastructure</li><li>Ship the same C++ codebase to three execution environments: SystemVerilog DPI for chip verification, QEMU for emulation, and Carbon OS on embedded microcontrollers for production fleet</li><li>Get into the weeds alongside your team &mdash; debug register-level HW/SW interactions, review code, and write code yourself when it matters</li></ul> 
Most firmware teams target one platform and ship to a few thousand units. We target three platforms from a single source tree and deploy across AWS's global fleet &mdash; where a single register misconfiguration can impact millions of servers. Our software must be stateless, survive live-updates on running production servers without reboots, and be correct down to individual register bits. The microcontroller can reboot at any time &mdash; including during customer workloads &mdash; and the HAL must resume managing the SoC by querying hardware state on-demand. No cached state, no assumptions. 
 
Your pre-silicon software runs in simulation and emulation months before real silicon arrives. When the chip comes back from the fab, you validate those predictions on real hardware &mdash; and when they don't match, you figure out whether it's a silicon bug or a software bug. For Trainium3, our HAL enabled a full ML training workload within 12 hours of first power-on: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/trainium-3-ultraserver-faster-ai-training-lower-cost 
 
No ML background needed. Your firmware is the foundation that enables ML training across clusters of thousands of interconnected accelerators &mdash; you'll work on components like PCIe and HBM, but won't need to understand ML itself. 
 
This role can be based in Cupertino, CA or Austin, TX. The team is split between the two sites.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>3+ years of engineering team management experience</li><li>7+ years of professional software development in C or C++, including embedded, firmware, or systems-level development</li><li>4+ years of designing or architecting software systems (abstraction layers, hardware/software interfaces)</li><li>Experience developing software that interfaces directly with hardware: SoC, ASIC, FPGA, or embedded microcontrollers</li><li>Experience with register-level programming and hardware debug (waveform analysis, bus-level tracing, or similar)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers</li><li>Experience with silicon bring-up or pre/post-silicon software validation</li><li>Experience shipping software across multiple target platforms (simulation, emulation, production hardware)</li><li>Familiarity with bus protocols (APB, AXI, PCIe) or memory subsystems (HBM, DDR)</li><li>Experience with C++ template metaprogramming or code generation frameworks</li><li>Experience building or maintaining hardware abstraction layers or board support packages</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
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. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, CA, Cupertino - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually 
USA, TX, Austin - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually</div>

SoC Firmware Engineering Manager, Annapurna Labs Machine Learning Acceleration, AWS

Talent 360

<div>Cardoo is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to own mobile development end-to-end across Android &amp; iOS (Flutter + native).
You&rsquo;ll build real-world connected experiences by integrating mobile apps with hardware (BLE, telemetry, firmware updates) while working across backend APIs and multiple layers of the stack. 
Requirements 
<ul><li>
Build and maintain mobile features using Flutter
</li><li>Write native code in Kotlin (Android) and Swift (iOS) when needed
</li><li>Integrate BLE, telemetry, and firmware OTA updates
</li><li>Design and consume backend APIs for mobile features
</li><li>Debug complex issues across Dart, Kotlin, and Swift layers
</li><li>Test and validate features on real physical devices
 
4+ years of software engineering experience
</li><li>2+ years of Flutter with production apps shipped
</li><li>Strong knowledge of Kotlin and Swift
</li><li>Experience with BLE or hardware integrations
</li><li>Solid experience with REST APIs and data synchronization
</li><li>Strong debugging and problem-solving skill</li></ul> 

Benefits<ul><li> 
Competitive salary based on experience.</li><li>Medical insurance coverage.</li><li>Social Insurance Coverage.
</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and exposure</li></ul></div>

Senior Software Engineer

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

Stellar Hunters

<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary</h4>
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware and hardware integrations for our products. The successful candidate will collaborate with Product, Electrical, and Software teams to deliver reliable, power-efficient, and secure embedded solutions. This role requires strong hands-on experience with microcontrollers, real-time operating systems, hardware debugging, and an emphasis on production-quality engineering and documentation.<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h4><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Firmware Development &amp; Architecture</h5><ul><li>
Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs using C/C++ and appropriate toolchains.</li><li>
Architect real-time systems and select appropriate RTOS or bare-metal approaches to meet timing, power, and resource constraints.</li><li>
Develop and maintain hardware abstraction layers, drivers, communication stacks (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, BLE, Ethernet), and bootloader components.</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Hardware Integration &amp; Debugging</h5><ul><li>
Work with electrical engineers to define interfaces, bill of materials (BOM) trade-offs, and integration requirements for sensors, power systems, and peripherals.</li><li>
Perform hands-on hardware bring-up and debugging using logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and other lab equipment.</li><li>
Diagnose and resolve hardware-software interaction issues, signal integrity concerns, and thermal or power-related problems.</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Testing, CI/CD &amp; Quality</h5><ul><li>
Design and implement unit, integration, and system-level tests for firmware, and integrate tests into CI pipelines to enable repeatable validation.</li><li>
Develop automated flashing, test harnesses, and manufacturing/test fixtures to support production and field validation.</li><li>
Define and maintain firmware versioning, release processes, and post-release support procedures to ensure product reliability.</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Security, Power &amp; Performance Optimization</h5><ul><li>
Implement secure coding practices, secure boot, secure firmware update mechanisms, and hardware-based root-of-trust where applicable.</li><li>
Profile and optimize firmware for power consumption, memory usage, and real-time performance to meet product constraints.</li><li>
Collaborate on threat modeling, risk assessments, and remediation for embedded attack surfaces and supply-chain considerations.</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Documentation, Collaboration &amp; Support</h5><ul><li>
Produce and maintain design documents, API specifications, hardware interface documents, test plans, and runbooks for manufacturing and field support.</li><li>
Provide technical mentorship and cross-functional support to product, QA, and support teams during development and post-release incidents.</li><li>
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and supplier/vendor evaluations to ensure components meet reliability and compliance requirements.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Qualifications - Skills &amp; Experience</h4><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.</li><li>
3+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded firmware for production hardware.</li><li>
Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems; familiarity with build systems (Make, CMake) and toolchains (GCC, arm-none-eabi, IAR, or equivalent).</li><li>
Practical experience with microcontrollers, peripheral interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PWM), and low-level hardware debugging tools (JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).</li><li>
Experience with RTOS concepts (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.) or strong bare-metal real-time programming experience.</li><li>
Familiarity with embedded security concepts, bootloaders, OTA updates, and secure storage of keys/secrets.</li><li>
Strong problem-solving skills and effective written and verbal communication for documentation and cross-functional collaboration.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>
Experience with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa) or automotive protocols (CAN, LIN) depending on product domain.</li><li>
Knowledge of power management techniques and experience optimizing firmware for low-power applications.</li><li>
Familiarity with hardware design basics, schematic review, and PCB constraints to accelerate integration with electrical teams.</li><li>
Experience integrating firmware into CI/CD systems and automating manufacturing test and flashing processes.</li><li>
Relevant certifications or coursework in embedded systems, secure embedded design, or related fields are a plus.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Work Environment &amp; Compensation</h4><ul><li>
Full-time role with a hybrid onsite/remote work model; occasional travel may be required for lab work, supplier visits, or field support.</li><li>
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and paid time off.</li><li>
Opportunities for professional development, certification support, and career progression within Embedded and Product Engineering functions.</li><li>
Inclusive and respectful workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and work-life balance.</li></ul></div>

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