Principal Firmware Engineer

1 month ago

santa clara, United States Huntech USA LLC Full time

The mission of this role is to architect and develop firmware and microcontroller subsystems for SoC and systems products for major hyperscalers and CSPs. Firmware is responsible for implementing the major differentiating features of products. As such, firmware is considered equally important to the hardware, and the firmware team is often customer-facing accordingly to ensure the needs of the customer are fully comprehended.


Basic qualifications

  • Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. BSEE or Computer Science degree is required, and a Master’s is preferred.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience supporting or developing complex SoC/silicon products for Server, Storage, and/or Networking applications.
  • Experience developing firmware to execute in on-chip microcontrollers as well as C-language software development kits (SDKs) to execute on system management controllers (e.g. BMC).
  • Experience working with logic designers to architect and verify HW-SW interfaces on complex SoCs.
  • Professional attitude with the ability to prioritize a dynamic list of multiple tasks, to plan and prepare for customer meetings in advance, and to work with minimal guidance and supervision.
  • Entrepreneurial, open-minded behavior and can-do attitude. Think and act fast with the customer in mind
  • Authorized to work in the US and start immediately.

Required experience

  • Experience working on PCIe-Express (Gen-3 and above) protocol, including working with analyzers and exercisers to debug protocol issues.
  • High level of proficiency in C (preferred) or C++, including development of C-based SDKs.
  • High level of proficiency in Python for automating pre-processors/post-processors and FW QC.
  • Working knowledge of software/firmware build environments, gcc/Make, Doxygen, and GitHub.
  • Hands-on experience with Server, Storage, and/or Networking equipment (e.g. Network Switches).
  • Familiarity with SoC interfaces to common IP blocks such as PCIe Controllers, DDR Controllers, NVME Controllers, AMBA/AHB interfaces, on-chip memory interfaces, and other similar interfaces.
  • Direct experience working on products with high-speed interfaces common in Data Center equipment: PCI- Express (Gen-3 and above), 100/400G Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, NVMe, USB, etc.

Preferred experience

  • Experience developing firmware to execute in on-chip microcontrollers as well as C-language SDKs to execute on system management controllers (e.g. BMC).
  • Experience developing embedded firmware for PCIe or Ethernet Switch products.
  • Experience with industry forums and collaboration workgroups such as OCP and OpenBMC.

The base salary range is $160,000.00 USD – $240,000.00 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

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