Embedded Firmware Engineer - SOC Power Management

Southchip Semiconductor Technology; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southchip Semiconductor Technology in Cupertino, CA is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and implement low-level firmware for SOC power-management chips. You will contribute to firmware development, debugging, and integration across hardware and software teams.

Qualifications include strong C programming, experience with at least one CPU architecture, and familiarity with peripherals like DMA, ADC, I2C, as well as exposure to common protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in low-level embedded software development for SOCs, able to read/modify substantial codebases.
• Proficiency in C programming; ability to quickly comprehend and maintain embedded code.
• Familiar with CPU architectures (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC) and peripherals (interrupts, DMA, ADC, I2C).
• Nice-to-have: knowledge of C++/Java/Python for host-side apps (Linux/Windows).
• Exposure to USB, TCP/IP, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write software design documents and implement the corresponding code.
• Develop and debug the embedded software running inside SOC power-management chips.
• Work with project team on hardware/software integration testing, debugging and validation.
• Support customer projects and ensure a smooth ramp to mass production.

Skills

Embedded software

C programming

CPU architectures

Host-side development

Protocols knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electronic Information Engineering/Automation/CS

Job description

Southchip Semiconductor Technology in Cupertino, CA is seeking an embedded software engineer to design and implement low-level firmware for SOC power-management chips. You will contribute to firmware development, debugging, and integration across hardware and software teams.

Qualifications include strong C programming, experience with at least one CPU architecture, and familiarity with peripherals like DMA, ADC, I2C, as well as exposure to common protocols.