Staff/Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Movellus Inc.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Movellus Inc. is seeking an experienced Embedded Systems/Firmware engineer to build the next generation of AI datacenter hardware.

You will develop firmware and drivers for infrastructure IPs, optimize power and reliability, and collaborate across hardware and software teams. You will work on Linux kernel drivers, ARM/RISC-V targets, and Python tooling, with hybrid office locations in Markham, Ann Arbor, and San Jose.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Embedded Systems or Firmware.
• Proficiency in C, C++ and Python.
• Experience with Linux kernel driver development.
• Familiar with RISC-V and ARM architectures.
• Familiarity with hardware & software co-verification/emulation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and drivers to manage a fleet of infrastructure IPs to optimize power, performance and reliability.
• Develop orchestration code to coordinate operation between Movellus sensor and actuator IPs with ultrafast response times (< 1us).
• Contribute to AI/ML algorithm development to improve power efficiency and reliability in the datacenter.
• Develop Python-based tools to support firmware, configuration of IPs, and data collection.
• Validate firmware behaviour on simulation environments and FPGAs before tapeout.
• Build automation infrastructure to deliver custom releases and host binaries to customers.
• Participate in/lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to identify peripheral programming issues, root cause analysis, and areas of improvement.
• Review code developed by other team members and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
• Debug and resolve system issues, improve code quality, implement maintainable software practices.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded systems

Linux kernel

Performance optimization

Debugging

Metrics driven

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Bazel

Make

Containers

QEMU

SystemC

AMBA

JTAG

Job description

Join our Software Team to build the embedded firmware powering the next generation of AI datacenter hardware with real-time power control and telemetry. We need someone passionate about embedded systems, RTOS’s, virtualization, optimizing close to the metal, and automation - someone who wants to see their code control real silicon in production. We value innovation, customer obsession, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop firmware and drivers to manage our fleet of infrastructure IPs to optimize power, performance and reliability.
• Develop orchestration code to coordinate operation between Movellus sensor and actuator IPs with ultrafast response times (< 1us).
• Contribute to advanced AI/ML algorithm development to improve power efficiency and reliability in the datacenter.
• Develop Python-based tools to support firmware, configuration of IPs, and data collection.
• Validate firmware behaviour on simulation environments and FPGAs before tapeout.
• Build automation infrastructure to deliver custom releases and host binaries to customers.
• Participate in/lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to identify peripheral programming issues, root cause analysis, and areas of improvement.
• Review code developed by other team members and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
• Debug and resolve system issues, improve code quality, implement maintainable software practices.

What We Are Looking For

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in an Embedded Systems or Firmware role.
• Proficiency in C, C++ and Python.
• Experience with Linux kernel driver development.
• Familiar with RISC-V and ARM architectures.
• Familiarity with hardware & software co-verification/emulation platforms.
• Strong experience with build tools (Bazel, Make) and leveraging containers.
• Solid debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
• You rely on metrics to continuously assess and improve software quality and operational health.
• You love learning new technologies and to continuously challenge yourself by finding new and better ways to solve problems.
• Flexibility to adjust to the dynamic nature of a startup.
• Ability to give and process constructive feedback.
• Level will be determined based on experience and the interview process.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SystemC/functional device models.
• Experience with QEMU.
• Experience developing software telemetry tools that enable visibility, analysis, and optimization across embedded systems.
• Knowledge of AMBA and JTAG protocols.

What We Offer

• A dedicated ambitious team with a vast range of talent across software and hardware.
• Become part of a growing startup in the chip-making hardware industry.
• Offices in Markham - Canada, Ann Arbor - Michigan, and San Jose - California. Hybrid working model for all offices.
• Competitive total compensation package. All regular employees are eligible for company stock in the form of stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings through a defined contribution pension or savings plan.
• Flexible PTO/Paid Time Off policy in addition to statutory holidays.