Role OverviewWe're hiring a senior firmware engineer to architect, develop, and bring up embedded firmware for Ethernet SerDes, retimers, and diagnostics. The role covers SerDes, calibration, manufacturing, and test firmware. You'll work closely with ASIC, module, manufacturing, test, and reliability teams. You'll define ARM and RISC-V control architectures, write digital requirements for custom control ASICs, build a solid firmware development and CI flow, and mentor engineers across programs.
What you'll do- Architecture & Development: Architect, develop, debug, and release production firmware for next-generation optical engines and module platforms (SFP/QSFP/OSFP)
- ASIC & System Specification: Define digital requirements for custom control ASICs, including MCU selection, memory maps, boot sequence, peripherals, telemetry, diagnostics, MACsec engines, and PTP hardware timestamping
- System Integration: Partner with ASIC, RTL, and verification teams on architecture, board bring-up, and system-level debug
- Protocols & Interfaces: Build and maintain firmware for Ethernet, PCIe, and SerDes (link training, interop, compliance), PTP/IEEE 1588, MACsec, and host interfaces
- Bring-Up & Diagnostics: Lead first firmware bring-up on new modules and ASICs, and drive root-cause analysis across lab, qualification, and field returns
- Manufacturing & Calibration: Deliver firmware for manufacturing test, screening, calibration engines, and lookup tables that support high-yield production
- DevOps & CI/CD: Own the firmware workflow, including build/release pipelines, automated tests, regression coverage, and CI
What We're Looking For- BS/MS/PhD in EE, CE, CS, or equivalent, with 8+ years in embedded firmware
- Expert C and C-based SDK development; exposure to modern C++ or Rust
- Experience defining MCU requirements (ARM, RISC-V) and working with I2C, I3C, SPI, MDIO, and GPIO
- Strong Python for test automation, data processing, and firmware QC
- Hands-on with GCC/Make, Git/GitHub, Doxygen, CI/CD, and hardware-in-the-loop automation
- Experience using AI-assisted coding, refactoring, and test generation in an embedded workflow
- A track record of leading cross-functional bring-up and mentoring engineers
Good to Have- MACsec (802.1AE) key management or data-plane acceleration, and PTP hardware timestamping or clock recovery, in optical hardware
- Root of Trust, Secure Boot, and secure firmware update (FOTA/UFOTA)
- SerDes management, link-training tuning, and real-time diagnostic frameworks
- Product qualification, stress testing, reliability investigations, and board-level FA
CompensationThe compensation range shown below represents total target cash compensation and includes both base salary and target bonus. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, job level, and work location.
In addition to cash compensation, this position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options, giving you the opportunity to share in the Company's long-term growth and success.
The pay range for this role is:
180,000 - 216,000 USD per year (US)
