Sr. Firmware Engineer

VIAVI Solutions; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, life and disability insurance

401(k)

Bonus program

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions, a leader in network test and assurance, seeks an experienced embedded firmware engineer to design, develop, and debug firmware for advanced embedded systems. You will work closely with hardware engineers during board bring-up, implement device drivers and RTOS components, and participate in code reviews to deliver robust firmware.

The role requires strong C/C++ proficiency, RTOS experience, and a solid grasp of hardware debugging tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
• RTOS such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or similar.
• Experience with I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, USB.
• Knowledge of ARM and MIPS architectures.
• Hardware-software co-design and debugging with test equipment.
• Experience with Git.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, program, debug and modify firmware.
• Design, develop, and debug robust firmware for embedded systems in C/C++.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers during board bring-up and debugging phases.
• Implement and optimize device drivers and RTOS components.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system-level testing of firmware, including automated tests.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise.
• Stay current with technologies and best practices in embedded systems.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Debugging

Git

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

In-circuit Emulators

Job description

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies software.
• Troubleshoots code for firmware (IC embedded code) applications.
• Work often involves analog and digital hardware and software operating systems.
• Position requires knowledge and exposure to hardware design. Typically programs in machine language, assembly language and high-level languages (e.g., C, C++).
• Design, develop, and debug robust and efficient firmware for embedded systems, primarily in C/C++.
• Translate product requirements into detailed firmware specifications and architectural designs.
• Implement and optimize device drivers, real-time operating systems (RTOS) components, and communication protocols.
• Conduct thorough unit, integration, and system-level testing of firmware, including writing automated test scripts.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers during board bring-up and debugging phases.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex firmware issues reported from internal and external sources.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of firmware development processes and tools.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in embedded systems and firmware development.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
• Strong experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or similar.
• Demonstrated experience with various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, USB).
• Solid understanding of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS).
• Experience with hardware-software co-design and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit emulators/debuggers.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with network test and measurement equipment or similar high-performance embedded systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities,

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range:

96,600
to
179,400

Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.