Staff Software/ Firmware Engineer

Infineon Technologies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in San Jose, CA is seeking a Staff Software/Firmware Engineer to fuse software and hardware expertise in a cutting-edge R&D team. You will work on Linux-based memory subsystems, drivers, and tool integrations, bringing up hardware and validating performance on advanced FPGA SoCs.

The role requires 5+ years in SW/FW, strong C/C++, Python, and scripting skills, plus experience with development environments and HW debuggers.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS or EE required.
• 5+ years of SW/FW development experience.
• Proficient in C/C++, Python and shell scripting.
• Experience with SW development environments and hardware debuggers.
• Familiarity with FPGA SoCs and programming PS/PL subsystems; lab equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Development of Linux solutions for memory subsystems.
• Driver and firmware integration of Flash devices.
• Tool integration, e.g., with AMD Vivado.
• Development and integration of memory subsystems for Air and Defense applications.
• Bring up and in-system performance benchmarking of radiation-hardened components.
• Development of demos on internal and customer FPGA SoCs (e.g., AMD Versal).
• Customer support.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Shell scripting

HW debugging

FPGA SoCs

Education

BS or MS in CS or EE

Job description

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As a Staff Software/ Firmware Engineer in our Research & Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise by shaping the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects, and bringing new ideas to life.

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Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

• Development of Linux solutions for memory subsystems
• Driver, FFS integration of Flash devices
• Tool integration e.g., with AMD Vivado
• Development and integration of memory subsystems for Air and Defense applications
• Bring up and in-system performance benchmarking of Infineon radiation-hardened components
• Development of demos on internal and customer FPGA SoCs e.g. AMD VERSAL
• Customer support

Your profile

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• BS or MS in CS or EE
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in SW and FW development
• Proficient in C/C++, Python, shell scripting
• Proficient in use of SW development environments and use of (HW) debuggers
• Desired skills include familiarity with FPGA SoCs and programming their PS/PL subsystems and use of lab equipment (logic analyzers, scopes etc)

Infineon Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.

Employment at Infineon is contingent upon proof of your legal right to work in the United States under applicable law, verification of satisfactory references, successful completion of a background check and drug test, and signing all your on-boarding documents.

In some instances, if applicable, U.S. export control laws require that Infineon obtain a U.S. government export license prior to releasing technologies to certain persons. This offer is contingent upon Infineon's ability to satisfy these export control laws as related to your employment and anticipated job activities. The decision whether or not to submit and/or pursue an export license to satisfy this contingency, if applicable, shall be at Infineon's sole discretion.

Salary pay information:

Location

Indicative salary range

San Jose, CA, United States

Wage range that the company expects to pay for a qualified candidate:

US$144,729 – US$198,990

In addition, all employees will be eligible to participate in an incentive plan.

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