Firmware Engineer

microTECH Global LTD; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global LTD is seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to develop embedded software for our semiconductor portfolio. You will work closely with other teams to ensure robust firmware design and integration across products.

The role requires strong C/C++ skills, experience with Linux drivers, PCIe devices, and dynamic thermal management. You will contribute to automation, CI processes, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded firmware experience or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ and low-level programming
• Experience with Linux drivers and PCIe devices
• Familiarity with dynamic thermal management (DTM)
• Experience with build systems, debuggers and associated tools
• Experience in automation, scripting (Python/Perl/Bash)
• CI and QA processes knowledge
• Version control with Git or SVN
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded firmware for semiconductor portfolio
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure firmware design quality
• Troubleshoot complex physical design issues and optimize performance

Skills

Linux drivers

PCIe

DTM

Embedded tooling

C/C++

Assembler

Python

Perl

Bash

Automation scripting

CI

SQA

Git

SVN

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Git

SVN

CI tools

Embedded development tools

Job description

As a Senior Firmware Engineer, you will work within the Firmware Team and be responsible for developing the embedded software for our semiconductor portfolio. You will work closely with other teams’ highly skilled engineers to guarantee a successful firmware design, which is essential for enabling our future products.

Responsibilities:

Requirements

Desired knowledge:

• Experience with Linux (and its drivers) and PCIe devices


• Solid knowledge and experience in dynamic thermal management (DTM)


• Knowledge on how to use embedded development tools and associated debug tools


• Knowledge of compilers (clang, gcc) and linkers


• Experience with low level embedded firmware development


• Strong programming and scripting skills (C/C++, Assembler, Python, Perl, Bash)


• Experience in developing and deploying automation flows using scripting languages


• Experience on CI


• Experience on SQA


• Knowledge of revision control methodology and tools (git, svn)


• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex physical design issues


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams


• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced work environment and meet project deadlines

Preferred/Valued knowledge:

• Knowledge of RISC-V


• Knowledge of processor and SoC architectures