Job DescriptionJob Title: Senior Principal Engineer (Software/Firmware)Location: Santa Clara, CA (Zip: 95054)
Work Arrangement: OnsiteRole OverviewAs a key member of the Optical Connectivity firmware team, you will own the firmware development for coherent optical module programs (e.g., 400ZR/ZR+, 800ZR) from architecture to production. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role that requires driving cross-functional collaboration and supporting critical customer engagements.
Key Responsibilities- Firmware Lifecycle Management: Manage firmware for coherent optical modules, including bring-up, calibration, validation, and production release.
- Feature Design: Architect and implement features including hitless firmware upgrades, bootloader design, and hardware adaptation layers.
- Collaboration: Work closely with DSP, hardware, ATE, and test engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Customer & Technical Support: Act as a technical expert to respond to customer inquiries and debug complex field issues across hardware/firmware boundaries.
Required Qualifications- Experience: 15+ years in embedded software/firmware architecture, design, and implementation.
- Core Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in coherent optical module firmware and SoC-based embedded platforms.
- Technical Skills: Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ firmware development and Python-based scripting.
- System Knowledge: Strong background in bootloader design and debugging.
- Tools & Flow: Proficiency with Jira, GitLab, and CI/CD-based release flows.
Additional Requirements- Export Controls: This position may require access to export-controlled technology; applicants must be eligible to access this information.
- Interview Ethics: Candidates must conduct interviews without the use of unauthorized AI tools.
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