Staff/Senior/ Junior Firmware Engineer

Oppstar Berhad; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Oppstar Berhad is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Penang, Malaysia, to develop and optimize low-level firmware for CPU, GPU, and Data Fabric components. This role involves working closely with hardware teams to solve system-level problems and ensuring quality throughout the firmware lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 1-5 years of experience in firmware development. Proficiency in C programming and debugging embedded systems is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in firmware development.
• Strong understanding of integration and verification of SoC designs.
• Experience with testing platforms (Simulation or Emulation).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize firmware for CPU, GPU, and other components.
• Collaborate with architects to meet firmware deliverables.
• Provide debug support in emulation and post-silicon environments.

Skills

C programming

Debugging for embedded systems

Computer architecture knowledge

Memory interleaving familiarity

Hardware/software interaction

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Source control systems (git/gerrit)

JTAG

Job description

As a passionate Firmware Engineer, you will develop and optimize low‑level firmware for CPU, GPU, Data Fabric, HSIO, and other subsystem components, contributing throughout the product lifecycle from pre‑silicon development to post‑silicon bring‑up and validation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with hardware and architecture teams on challenging system‑level problems, performance optimization, and feature enablement. Strong C programming skills, knowledge of computer architecture with familiarity in memory interleaving, and an interest in hardware‑software interaction are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for firmware development and feature enablement in the Data Fabric/GPU/CPU /HSIO/ component, including design, documentation, unit testing and debug for pre and post silicon support.
• Work closely with architects and other IP leads to determine firmware scope and implementation details to meet firmware deliverables schedules and milestones
• Engage with various teams to provide debug support in the emulation, simulation and post‑silicon environment
• Work with internal and external teams to ensure highest level of quality and satisfaction throughout firmware lifecycle.
• Must be well‑organized, technically oriented, and a self‑starter with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and coordinate activities with geographically distributed technical teams.
• Desire to work and succeed on fast‑paced and highly dynamic environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with 1-5 years of experience

Preferred experience

• Good understanding of firmware development cycle, integration and verification/validation for pre‑si and post‑si for SoC designs.
• Expertise in low‑level C programming & debugging for embedded systems.
• Strong background in computer architecture with familiarity in memory interleaving, system memory maps and NUMA domain concepts.
• Ability to methodically root‑cause complex failure mechanisms at the IP, subsystem and/or system level.
• Prior experience and/or exposure to testing platforms (Simulation and/or Emulation)
• Prior involvement in board, processor, or ASIC bring‑up.
• Experience in hardware/software interfaces and debugging sophisticated issues in CPU and firmware using JTAG, source code debuggers and other tools.
• Experience with source control systems including git/gerrit
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills