Firmware Architect / Manager

InvestedintheMission; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

InvestedintheMission is seeking a Firmware Architect/Manager to lead embedded firmware strategy across PHY and communication chips. You will mentor a team of firmware engineers, shape architecture, and ensure seamless hardware integration.

You will drive design reviews, optimize performance, and coordinate with hardware and software teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of firmware development experience for embedded systems (ARM, RISC-V).
• Strong C and assembly programming skills; experience with tooling and debuggers.
• Collaborative with hardware engineers and cross-functional teams; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of firmware engineers with mentorship.
• Define and drive firmware architecture and development flow for PHY and chips.
• Collaborate with hardware team for integration.
• Test, debug, and optimize firmware performance; chip bring-up in lab.
• Gather requirements and translate into firmware specs and designs.
• Lead design and code reviews; ensure high-quality firmware.
• Manage project timelines and resource allocation; coordinate with stakeholders.

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Firmware Architect/Manager to join our team and lead the firmware development efforts. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are driven by the opportunity to make a significant impact, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Job Description

As a Firmware Architect/Manager, you will be responsible for defining and driving the firmware architecture, collaborating closely with hardware and software engineers to deliver robust and scalable solutions. In addition to hands‑on implementation, you will also need to partition large tasks and delegate to a team of engineers. Your expertise in embedded systems, communication protocols, and firmware development will be crucial in shaping the success of our products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of firmware engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship.
• Define and drive the firmware architecture and development flow for PHY and communication chips.
• Collaborate closely with hardware team to ensure seamless integration of firmware with the underlying system.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization of firmware to ensure reliability and quality. Participate in chip characterization/bringup in the lab.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into firmware specifications and designs.
• Lead and participate in design reviews, code reviews, and other engineering activities to ensure high-quality firmware development.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of firmware solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in firmware development for embedded systems (ARM, RISC-V)
• Strong proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C and assembly.
• Experience with firmware development tools, debuggers, and version control systems.
• Familiarity with hardware design concepts and ability to collaborate effectively with hardware engineers.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Big bonus

• Knowledge of Ethernet PHY technologies.
• Python SW development skills.

Join our innovative team and be at the forefront of transforming the semiconductor industry. We offer a competitive salary, equity options, comprehensive benefits, and a vibrant work environment that encourages creativity and personal growth.