Senior Firmware Engineer

InterSources, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Toronto seeks a Senior Firmware Engineer to architect and develop firmware for microcontroller subsystems and Systems on Chip (SoC). The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and strong skills in C and Python, working on high-speed interfaces such as PCI-Express and Ethernet. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment where technical expertise meets customer engagement.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Innovative projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in developing complex SoC/silicon products.
• Experience with firmware for on-chip microcontrollers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop firmware for microcontroller subsystems.
• Implement features integral to Client Labs' products.
• Collaborate with hardware designers on HW-SW interfaces.

Skills

C proficiency

Python proficiency

Firmware development

High-speed interface experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

gcc

Make

GitHub

Job description

Title : Senior Firmware Engineer

Location : Toronto, Canada

Duration : Full-time / Perm

The mission of this role is to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Client Labs' SoC and systems products.

Overview

Client Labs Inc., a leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions for data-centric systems, is seeking a Senior / Principal Firmware Engineer in Toronto, Canada with experience implementing firmware for hardware-software interfaces on Systems on a Chip (SoCs) and microcontroller subsystems utilizing high-speed communications protocols such as PCI-Express (Gen-3 and above), DDR, Ethernet, NVMe, or similar interfaces.

Job Description

The mission of this role is to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for Client Labs' SoC and systems products. Firmware is responsible for implementing the major differentiating features of Client Labs' products. As such, firmware is considered equally important to the hardware, and the firmware team is often customer-facing accordingly to ensure the needs of the customer are fully comprehended.

Basic qualifications

• Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At a minimum, a Bachelor's in EE or Computer Science is required, and a Master's is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience supporting or developing complex SoC / silicon products for Server, Storage, and / or Networking applications.
• Experience developing firmware to execute in on-chip microcontrollers as well as C-language software development kits (SDKs) to execute on system management controllers (e.g. BMC).
• Experience working with logic designers to architect and verify HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs
• Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, to plan and prepare for customer meetings in advance, and to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Entrepreneurial, open-mind behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act fast with the customer in mind!
• Authorized to work in the US and start immediately.

Required experience

• High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs
• High level of proficiency in Python for automating pre-processors / post-processors and FW QC
• Working knowledge of software / firmware build environments, gcc / Make, Doxygen, and GitHub.
• Hands-on experience with Server, Storage, and / or Networking equipment (e.g. Network Switches).
• Familiarity with SoC interfaces to common IP blocks such as PCIe Controllers, DDR Controllers, NVME Controllers, AMBA / AHB interfaces, on-chip memory interfaces, and other similar interfaces
• Direct experience working on products with high-speed interfaces common in Data Center equipment : PCI- Express (Gen-3 and above), 100 / 400G Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB, etc.

Preferred experience

• Experience developing firmware to execute in on-chip microcontrollers as well as C-language SDKs to execute on system management controllers (e.g. BMC)
• Experience developing embedded firmware for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products
• Experience with industry forums and collaboration workgroups such as OCP and OpenBMC

About Us

InterSources Inc, a Certified Diverse Corporation, was founded in 2007, to offer innovative solutions to help clients with Digital Transformations across various domains and industries. Our history spans over 14 years and today we are an Award-Winning Global Software Consultancy solving complex problems with technology. We recognize that our Employees, Vendor and our Clients are our strengths as the diverse talents and opportunities they bring to the table enable us to grow as a global platform and they are causally linked with our success. We provide strategic and technical advice, and we have expertise in areas covering Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Migration, Custom Software Development, Data Analytics Infrastructure & Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security Services, etc.

We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status. We also are a Google Cloud partner company. We align strategy with execution and provide secure service solutions by developing and using the latest technologies that thrive our resources to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it convenient for our clients to do business with InterSources Inc. Our teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven client experiences that put the users first, providing an unparalleled experience. This results in strengthening the core technologies of clients, enabling them to scale with flexibility, create seamless digital experiences and build lifelong relationships.