Sr. Principal Firmware Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Principal Firmware Engineer in Bengaluru to lead embedded firmware design for mixed-signal SoCs used in audio and wireless audio devices.

You will collaborate with hardware to specify systems, develop the core OS and drivers, and deliver finished silicon alongside SDKs for application teams. The role emphasizes writing and debugging firmware for embedded processors, applying expertise across RTOS, C/assembly, and hardware interfaces in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; 12+ years of experience preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience in C and assembly in deeply embedded systems.
• 6+ years with RTOS.
• 3+ years’ experience with/exposure to Python preferred.
• ARM Cortex-M experience is preferred.
• Security/cryptographic algorithms and methods preferred.
• USB, SPI, I2C, I2S, Bluetooth experience is a plus.
• Experience with electrical hardware interfacing preferred.
• Working knowledge of JTAG debug interface.
• Experience with ARC architecture desirable.
• Understanding of RTL/simulation tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create mixed signal ASICs for audio and wireless audio applications.
• Integrate audio codecs, amplifiers, DSP processors, and power controls.
• Develop core OS and driver components for SDK packages.
• Collaborate with hardware team to specify custom systems.
• Write, test and debug firmware for embedded processors on SoCs.

Skills

C programming

Assembly programming

RTOS

Embedded firmware design

Python exposure

Education

Bachelors/Master’s in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

ARM Cortex-M

Security/Crypto algorithms

USB/SPI/I2C/I2S

Bluetooth

JTAG

ARC architecture

RTL/simulation tools

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Principal Firmware Engineer

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.

Description

Are you looking for the next step to advance your career in the world of audio technology? Skyworks is seeking team members to help innovate market-specific mixed-signal system on chips (SoCs) for audio and voice applications spanning smart speakers and microphones, wired/wireless headsets, virtual assistants and intelligent gaming controllers. Our advanced audio, voice, speech and artificial intelligent solutions combine breakthrough ultra-low power analog circuits, highly efficient power management systems and custom hardware accelerators to enable smart acoustic signal processing and AI functionality. Come be part of a team that is changing the way the world communicates and who is at the forefront of audio and voice technology innovation! Our proprietary technology achieves the highest level of integration in the industry and sets a new performance standard for low power consumption and minimal footprint.

Responsibilities

• Create mixed signal ASICs targeted at audio and wireless audio applications.
• These are highlyintegrated designs incorporating audio codecs, amplifiers, battery chargers, DSP processors, peripherals, and power control systems that support a wide range of communication interfaces.
• The Firmware group works with the hardware team to help specify these custom systems. From there, we create the core operating system and driver components and follow this through to finished silicon and SDK packages that we provide to application teams.
• Our goal is to address all the elements the processorcontrols and simplify the task of using these parts in a wide range of designs.
• Your role will be as an embedded firmware designer as part of this design group, writing, testing and debugging code for embedded processors on our SoCs. Our engineering team works closely to solve difficult problems, and your ability to collaborate with others will be important to the success of the projects to which you contribute.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s 15+ year or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 12+ years of experience
• 10+ years’ experience in programming with C and assembly in deeply embedded systems
• 6+ years with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• 3+ years’ experience with/exposure to Python preferred
• ARM Cortex-M experience is preferred
• Experience with Security/Secure boot/Cryptographical algorithms and methods preferred.
• USB, SPI, I2C, I2S, Bluetooth experience is a plus
• Experience working with electrical hardware interfacing preferred
• Working knowledge of JTAG debug interface
• Experience with ARC architecture desirable
• Understanding of RTL/simulation tools a plus

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Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.