Lead Silicon Software and Hardware Integration Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced hardware-software integration lead to drive silicon program bring-up from lab to production. You will oversee power-on sequences, initialization, and integration of firmware with hardware on advanced chips.

Collaborate across architects, hardware designers, and software teams to resolve complex performance bottlenecks. The role requires strong C/C++ and Python skills, extensive experience with RF design and SoC architectures, and hands-on use of lab equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (EE, CE, CS) required.
• 7+ years in signal processing, RF design, or system integration required.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python; strong low-level debugging skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage HW/SW integration and establish project timelines for silicon programs.
• Lead initial power-on and initialization of newly manufactured chips in the lab.
• Drive hardware/firmware integration on the silicon for cohesive system behavior.
• Direct the design and construction of test boards for silicon bring-up and integration.
• Collaborate with architects, hardware designers, and software teams to root-cause complex failures.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Python Scripting

System Integration

RF Design

Signal Processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Logic Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Oscilloscope

Job description

• Manage HW/SW integration, establish project timelines, and plan resource allocation for silicon programs.
• Oversee and lead the initial power-on and initialization of newly manufactured chips in the lab.
• Drive the strategy to integrate hardware and firmware directly on the physical silicon for cohesive system behavior.
• Direct the design and construction of test boards for silicon bring-up and hardware/software integration.
• Partner with architects, hardware designers, and software engineering teams to root-cause complex failures and performance bottlenecks.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Signal processing, RF design, or system integration
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Programming: Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages like Python
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, RF Transceiver, and low-level communication protocols (e.g., PCIe, I2C, SPI)
• Hands-on experience using advanced lab equipment including logic analyzers, spectrum/signal analyzers, network analyzer, and oscilloscope for troubleshooting hardware.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing hardware/software integration and project timelines for silicon programs, with a strong focus on SoC architecture and RF design. Proficient in troubleshooting using advanced lab equipment and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex system issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Signal Processing
• RF Design
• System Integration
• C/C++ Programming
• SoC Architecture

Hard Skills

• Signal Processing
• RF Design
• System Integration
• C/C++ Programming
• Python Scripting
• SoC Architecture
• Low-Level Communication Protocols
• PCIe
• I2C
• SPI

Industry Keywords

• Silicon Programs
• Hardware/Software Integration
• Chip Initialization
• Test Board Design
• Performance Bottlenecks

Tools & Technologies

• Logic Analyzers
• Spectrum Analyzers
• Signal Analyzers
• Network Analyzers
• Oscilloscope