Junior Firmware Engineer

AMI US Holdings Inc.; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Lattice Semiconductor is seeking an entry-level Firmware Engineer to work on UEFI firmware development and ARM-based boot firmware integration for next-generation hardware platforms. The role involves close collaboration with senior engineers across hardware, silicon, and software teams.

You will contribute to board bring-up, validation, and debugging activities in a fast-paced environment while gaining hands-on experience with TF-A and related boot components.

Qualifications

• Strong academic foundation in embedded systems, computer architecture, and firmware development.
• Assist senior engineers on UEFI firmware development and ARM-based boot firmware integration.
• Collaborate with hardware, silicon, and software teams to troubleshoot firmware and system-level issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, testing, and debugging of UEFI firmware for new and existing hardware platforms.
• Support firmware porting and integration for new hardware platforms under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in board bring-up, power-on validation, and basic hardware debugging.
• Collaborate with hardware, silicon, and software teams to troubleshoot firmware and system-level issues.
• Assist in the integration and validation of ARM Trusted Firmware-A (TF-A) and related boot firmware components.

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware development

UEFI

Job description

Lattice Overview

There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality. Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a "team first" organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Firmware Engineer (Entry Level / Fresh Graduate) with a strong academic foundation in embedded systems, computer architecture, and firmware development. The selected candidate will work closely with senior engineers on UEFI firmware development, platform bring-up activities, and ARM-based boot firmware integration for next-generation hardware platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, testing, and debugging of UEFI firmware for new and existing hardware platforms.
• Support firmware porting and integration activities for new hardware platforms under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in board bring-up, power-on validation, and basic hardware debugging activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, silicon, and software teams to troubleshoot firmware and system-level issues.
• Assist in the integration and validation of ARM Trusted Firmware-A (TF-A) and related boot firmware components.

Compensation & Benefits

• In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity.
• In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more!

Background Checks & Eligibility

This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in: United States of America. At Lattice, we use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law. All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations.

Company Values

At Lattice, our core values aren’t just something we look for in candidates – they’re something we actively cultivate and live by every day.

GROWTH

We foster a culture where everyone strives for continuous learning and development. We challenge ourselves to boldly deliver exceptional growth and value for customers and shareholders.

RELIABILITY

Our customers trust us to deliver, and we take that responsibility seriously. By committing ourselves to dependable supply, support, and solutions, we build strong collaboration that lasts and thrives.

EXECUTION

Innovation turns great ideas into results. Together, we create differentiated products and solutions through disciplined planning, decisiveness, and timely delivery with uncompromising quality.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We own our actions and outcomes: holding ourselves to the highest standards, agilely adapting to change, delivering on our commitments, and empowering each other to drive our success.

TRANSPARENCY

Openness builds trust. We lead with integrity and candor, facing hard facts and embracing tough conversations with clear communication, decisive action, and open honesty at each level.

Additional Information

Our global workforce, some 1,000 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win. For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit www.latticesemi.com. You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. Lattice is strengthening leadership in compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets – underscored by multiple award wins that recognize its innovation, leadership, workplace culture, and collaboration-driven solutions. Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) is the low power programmable leader. For over 40 years, Lattice has driven innovation in the semiconductor industry. Our compact, power-efficient field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are essential to building a secure, intelligent, and connected world. Lattice is the #1 supplier of small FPGAs worldwide, with the largest installed base in the industry. Our solutions are trusted by over 11,000 customers globally, spanning the compute, communications, industrial, and embedded markets. Founded in 1983 in Oregon’s Silicon Forest, Lattice has grown into a global leader with a passionate team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of programmable logic and fostering a culture of innovation.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon with major operations in San Jose, California, Shanghai, China, and Manilla, Philippines.