Lead Firmware Architect for Coherent Optical Modules

Veriipro; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a Senior Principal Firmware Engineer in Santa Clara, California, to lead the architecture and development of embedded firmware for advanced optical connectivity solutions. With over 15 years of experience, candidates should have deep expertise in coherent optical modules and exceptional leadership abilities.

The role involves collaboration across multiple teams to ensure successful product development and release in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of embedded firmware/software development experience.
• Strong expertise in coherent optical modules and CMIS‑related standards.
• Experience with SoC-based embedded systems and firmware lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and develop embedded firmware for coherent optical modules.
• Lead firmware bring-up, validation, debugging, and production release activities.
• Collaborate with hardware, DSP, and manufacturing teams to resolve system-level issues.

Skills

Embedded firmware/software development

Coherent optical modules

C/C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

Hardware-software debugging

CI/CD development environments

Tools

Version control systems

Issue tracking tools

Job description

Veriipro is seeking a Senior Principal Firmware Engineer in Santa Clara, California, to lead the architecture and development of embedded firmware for advanced optical connectivity solutions. With over 15 years of experience, candidates should have deep expertise in coherent optical modules and exceptional leadership abilities.

The role involves collaboration across multiple teams to ensure successful product development and release in a fast-paced engineering environment.