Senior Principal Engineer (Software/Firmware)

Join a pioneering organization at the forefront of semiconductor and optical connectivity technologies. As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and product excellence in cutting-edge firmware solutions designed for high-speed data transmission.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage firmware for coherent optical modules, including bring-up, calibration, validation, and production release.
• Architect and implement features including hitless firmware upgrades, bootloader design, and hardware adaptation layers.
• Work closely with DSP, hardware, ATE, and test engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Act as a technical expert to respond to customer inquiries and debug complex field issues across hardware/firmware boundaries.

Qualifications

Required

• 15+ years in embedded software/firmware architecture, design, and implementation.
• Deep, hands-on experience in coherent optical module firmware and SoC-based embedded platforms.
• Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ firmware development and Python-based scripting.
• Strong background in bootloader design and debugging.
• Proficiency with Jira, GitLab, and CI/CD-based release flows.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary between $200,000 and $260,000.
• Full-time, on-site work arrangement in Santa Clara, California.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team environment.