Sr. Firmware Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

VIAVI Solutions Inc. is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer in Calabasas to design, develop and test firmware for high‑performance embedded systems. You will work with hardware teams to bring up boards, implement device drivers, and optimize RTOS components in C/C++.

Strong problem solving and collaboration skills are required. You will mentor junior engineers, contribute to firmware development processes, and stay current with emerging technologies in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
• Strong experience with RTOS such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or similar.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug robust firmware for embedded systems, primarily in C/C++.
• Translate product requirements into firmware specifications and architectural designs.
• Implement and optimize device drivers and RTOS components and communication protocols.
• Conduct thorough unit, integration, and system‑level testing of firmware, including automated tests.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers during board bring‑up and debugging phases.
• Review code for quality, maintainability, and documentation, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

Embedded systems

I2C/SPI/UART/Ethernet/USB

ARM/MIPS

Git

Debugging tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

In-circuit emulators/debuggers

Version control (Git)

Job description

Summary

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.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

• 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.

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.

VIAVI empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fiber networks with intuitive instruments, systems and technologies; and our expertise in light management and optical coatings help protect the world's bank notes from counterfeiters, enhance the colors you see, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing. We are a team of thought leaders who have the freedom to support and innovate and look for new effective and efficient solutions for our customers.