Staff Software Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor innovation company in Bengaluru seeks an experienced firmware engineer to architect and implement solutions for embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in firmware development, strong knowledge of embedded hardware, and proficiency in C. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and develop cutting-edge technology that transforms communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• 8-10 years of experience in firmware development, embedded systems, and related areas.
• Proficiency in C and assembly language. Experience with Python or scripting languages is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, FPGAs, and other embedded hardware architectures.
• Experience with bare metal programming and RTOS like FreeRTOS or Zephyr.
• Experience in writing low level drivers for peripherals like UART, SPI, I2C, PWM etc.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like ZigBee and BLE.
• Proficiency in using debug tools like JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, Logic Analysers and other debuggers.
• Understanding of secure firmware development and firmware over-the-air updates.
• Ability to work with different version control systems like GIT, GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket.
• Experience with unit testing, system testing and integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and implementing firmware solutions for embedded systems.
• Work with product definers, hardware engineers, QA and product teams for compatibility.
• Developing comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Debugging hardware/firmware integration issues.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing firmware.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide best practices for FW/SW development.

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and implementing firmware solutions for embedded systems, including low-level drivers, communication protocols, and application logic.
• Work with product definers, hardware engineers, QA and product teams to ensure firmware compatibility with hardware designs.
• Developing comprehensive test plans and procedures to verify firmware functionality.
• Debugging hardware/firmware integration issues by utilizing debugging tools to analyze firmware behavior and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support for existing firmware, including troubleshooting, debugging and resolving issues as needed to ensure product reliability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide best practices for FW/SW development.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
• 8-10 years of experience in firmware development, embedded systems and related areas.
• Proficiency in C and assembly language. Experience with Python or scripting languages is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, FPGAs, and other embedded hardware architectures.
• Experience with bare metal programming and RTOS like FreeRTOS or Zephyr.
• Experience in writing low level drivers for peripherals like UART, SPI, I2C, PWM etc.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like ZigBee and BLE.
• Proficiency in using debug tools like JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, Logic Analysers and other debuggers.
• Understanding of secure firmware development and firmware over-the-air updates.
• Ability to work with different version control systems like GIT, GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket.
• Experience with unit testing, system testing and integration testing. Ability to isolate issues in a system test environment.

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.