Senior Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware

Conductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer specializing in embedded firmware to innovate and deliver high-performance, reliable solutions. The role involves developing firmware to maximize the potential of advanced memory technologies in a collaborative environment focused on inclusivity and excellence.

Benefits

4+ weeks paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k

Flexible work environment

Charitable giving match

On-site Café and gym

Paid therapy sessions

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience for Bachelor's, 13+ for Master's, 10+ for PhD in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in C++14 and C++17 is mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop cutting-edge firmware for embedded memory technologies.
• Design software architecture and document it in SRS, HLD and DLD.
• Analyze and resolve code issues during testing phases.

Skills

C++14

C++17

SystemC modeling

ARM CPU programming

Debugging with Trace32

Version control with Git

Unit testing with Google Test

Linux OS familiarity

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Intel VTune Amplifier

Linux (Ubuntu)

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Senior Staff Engineer, Embedded Firmware

San Jose, California, United States

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Advancing the World’s Technology Together

Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

Develop cutting-edge firmware for embedded memory technologies, including CXL and SoC-based future memory solutions. Design and deliver high-performance, reliable, and resource-optimized firmware that unlocks the full potential ofthese innovative memory technologies. Implement SystemC models for hardware IPs on the Synopsys VDK virtual platform. Develop firmware on a virtual platform.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze product requirements to derive software requirements and write a Software Requirement Specification (SRS) document.
• Provide feedback on hardware operation to ensure that software requirements are met.
• Design the overall software architecture based on the derived software requirements and document it in a High-Level Design (HLD) document. Place software layers and modules, describe their roles, and establish algorithms and behavior policies for each layer and module. Write a Detailed Level Design (DLD) document that outlines the design details of each layer and module.
• Implement software based on software design and perform unit testing to verify its correctness.
• Test software based on the requirement analysis and design.
• Analyze defects found during integration testing, system testing, or customer evaluation phases; improve them by refactoring codes
• Profile performance bottlenecks using profiling tools like Intel VTune Amplifier; optimize performance-critical parts.
• Reviews documents or source code written by others to improve their quality and share information.

What You Bring

• Bachelors with 15+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 13+ years or PhD 10+ years in embedded firmware development or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in C++14 is mandatory, and knowledge of C++17 is also required.
• Experience with SystemC modeling of hardware IPs for Synopsys VDK is preferred.
• Ability to write C/C++ code for ARM CPU without an operating system.
• Familiarity with Trace32 hardware debugger and scripts to identify and resolve code issues.
• Proficiency in Git at Linux, Gitlab, GitHub, Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of unit test implementation using Google Test and Google Mock.
• Understanding of software development processes and deliverables.
• Familiarity with Linux OS (Ubuntu) and kernel code.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as Confluence and Jira to work with team members and manage projects.
• Strong analytical skills to identify complex problems and develop efficient solutions.

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What We Offer
The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$180,950 - $289,050 USD

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