Embedded Engineer

5V Tech; Grenoble; Hybrid; EUR 45,584 - 68,376; Part time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in France is seeking an experienced Embedded Engineer to work on Ethernet subsystem development for a major semiconductor project. The position offers a 12-month freelance contract, with remote work flexibility during the project and on-site requirements at the start and end. Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in C++, Ethernet driver development, and the ability to interpret hardware specifications. This is a mid-senior level position, suitable for someone looking to make an impact in semiconductor engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Ethernet low-level driver development.
• Deep understanding of Ethernet MAC/PHY operation and frame handling.
• Ability to read and interpret hardware specifications.

Responsibilities

• Analyse Ethernet subsystem specifications.
• Design the functional behaviour of an on-chip Ethernet IP.
• Develop a C++ SystemC/TLM model of the Ethernet subsystem.
• Validate the model using existing toolchains on Linux and Windows.

Skills

Ethernet low-level driver development

C++

GCC toolchain

Reading hardware specifications

Job description

Embedded Engineer

Senior C++ Embedded Engineer – Ethernet & SoC Simulation

Contract Type: Freelance (12 month)

Location: Remote – Visits to the office in Grenoble required at start and end of the project

Start: March/April 2026

5VTech has recently started supporting a major semiconductor business in France. We require an engineer to begin a 12‑month contract in March/April. The role requires onsite work at the start and end of the project but can be fully remote in the middle part.

In this role, you will join a team that builds virtual platforms and SoC simulations used by software teams to develop and debug firmware before silicon is available. The team uses SystemC and Transaction Level Modeling (TLM) to create accurate, fast‑running models of complex SoC subsystems.

The group is preparing a major project for a customer requiring a full Ethernet subsystem model, which includes an internal on‑chip Ethernet switch and multiple interconnected IPs.

What You Will Do

• Analyse Ethernet subsystem specifications (MAC, internal switch, DMA, queues, routing paths, PHY interactions).
• Use your embedded Ethernet expertise to design the functional behaviour of an on‑chip Ethernet IP.
• Develop a C++ SystemC/TLM model of the Ethernet subsystem.
• Ensure the model runs functionally on a simulated ARM Cortex platform.
• Validate the model using existing toolchains on Linux and Windows.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with Ethernet low‑level driver development.
• Deep understanding of Ethernet MAC/PHY operation, frame handling, routing, interrupts, DMA, buffers.
• Strong experience with C++ and the GCC toolchain.
• Ability to read and interpret hardware specifications and register maps.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering Services and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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