Memory Firmware Engineer

TekWissen ®; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Austin is seeking a passionate Firmware Designer. The role involves supporting high-speed memory interface development and maintaining continuous integration systems. Applicants should have over 5 years of firmware engineering experience, a Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, and proficiency in C/C++, Python, and GitHub Actions. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities, ready to contribute to innovative designs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a firmware engineer.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python and related languages.
• Experience with CI/CD and GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain CI systems for the codebase.
• Manage code integration with external codebases.
• Monitor the health of the main branch's CI.
• Create and manage releases to meet quality standards.
• Conduct post-silicon lab bring-up for DDR training.

Skills

Strong analytical/problem-solving skills

Attention to details

Strong communication skills

Ability to learn fast

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Tools

GitHub

GitHub Actions

C/C++

Python

JSON/YAML

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, that develops computer processors and related technologies for business and consumer markets. global company that specializes in manufacturing semiconductor devices used in computer processing. The company also produces flash memories, graphics processors, motherboard chip sets, and a variety of components used in consumer electronics goods.

Job Description

Job Description

The Person

• Will have strong analytical/problem-solving skills, pronounced attention to details, and ability to learn fast and execute complex processes.
• Must be self-starting, resourceful, and able to independently drive tasks to completion.
• Must have strong communication skills.

The Role

• The Memory IO team is looking for a passionate and experienced Firmware designer for infrastructure support of high-speed LPDDR, DDR and inter-chip IO IP development.
• Be a part of the definition, design and development and productization phase of industry-leading Memory PHYs and interface IP.
• This opportunity is part of the driving force that enables new PHY designs at the microarchitecture, firmware/hardware co-design, and algorithm design level
• Be a part of a team that delivers Industry leading IP and help our experts in RTL, FW, circuit and architecture teams develop leading edge Memory interfaces.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain complex continuous integration systems for the codebase in GitHub Actions to ensure robust build and test processes across diverse environments and systems
• Manage the code integration with external codebases to maintain compatibility and synchronization with other teams\' code (both upstream and downstream components)
• Monitor the health of the main branch\'s CI, quickly detecting, tracing, and resolving failures to ensure stability and performance
• Create and manage releases using bespoke processes to ensure thorough QA and testing to meet quality standards
• Assist teammates with conflict resolution and coordinate conflicting pull requests, optimizing GitHub workflows for efficiency if necessary
• Debug system-level tests in multiple unique environments for comprehensive test coverage and reliability
• Conduct post-silicon lab bring-up and optimization for DDR training, runtime operation, and diagnostic features

Preference & Skill Sets

• +5 years’ experience as firmware engineer
• Extensive experience with CI/CD, GitHub, and GitHub Actions
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and languages like JSON and YAML
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new toolsets and frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill
• Quick learner, self-starting, independent, and ownership-minded
• Systematic, analytical, and detailed-oriented approaches to issues involving complex systems
• Experience with SERDES, DDR, Memory Controller Design
• Understanding of computer organization/architecture is preferred.
• Laboratory experience, including the use of equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc is preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering is strongly desired. Master\'s or PhD degree is a plus.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.