Memory Firmware Engineer

LanceSoft, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 84,033 - 97,809; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Austin, TX is seeking a Memory Firmware Engineer to design and develop infrastructure for high-speed memory systems. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, proficiency in C, C++, and Python, along with a Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering. This role offers a hybrid or fully remote option and competitive pay between $61-$71 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in firmware engineering.
• Extensive experience with CI/CD, GitHub, and GitHub Actions.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, JSON, and YAML.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Systematic and detail-oriented approach to complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain CI systems for the codebase.
• Manage code integration with external codebases.
• Monitor health of main branch’s CI for stability.
• Create and manage QA releases.
• Assist with conflict resolution on pull requests.
• Debug system-level tests across unique environments.
• Conduct post-silicon lab bring-up and optimization.

Skills

Firmware engineering

CI/CD

GitHub and GitHub Actions

C

C++

Python

JSON

YAML

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Master’s or PhD degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

This range is provided by LanceSoft, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Memory Firmware Engineer

Job Location – Austin, TX. Hybrid or Fully Remote OK.

Project Duration – 12 Months + possible extension.

Base pay range – $61.00/hr – $71.00/hr.

Job Description – 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 part of the definition, design, development and productization phase of industry‑leading Memory PHYs and interface IP.

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 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.

PREFERENCES & 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 detail‑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 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.

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