Silicon Firmware and Embedded Software Engineer

Silicon Firmware & Embedded Engineer

Project Role : Silicon Firmware & Embedded Engineer
Project Role Description : Write the software that powers and operates a silicon chip. Develop pre-silicon firmware and software with a direct interface to hardware. Integrate and develop C tests/APIs and software build flow. Perform design and code reviews. Test and validate product implementations.
Must have skills : Embedded C
Good to have skills : Embedded C++
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Silicon Firmware and Embedded Engineer, you will engage in the intricate process of writing software that powers and operates silicon chips. Your typical day will involve developing pre-silicon firmware and software that interfaces directly with hardware components. You will also be responsible for integrating and developing C tests and APIs, managing the software build flow, and conducting design and code reviews. Additionally, you will test and validate product implementations to ensure optimal performance and reliability, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME.
- Collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Mentor junior team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
- Continuously evaluate and improve development processes to increase efficiency.
-Required active participation/contribution in team discussions
-Contribute to provide solutions to work related problems
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
-Conduct thorough testing and debugging of application components to ensure optimal performance
-Document design specifications, code changes, and testing procedures to ensure clarity and maintainability


Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Embedded C.
- Good To Have Skills: Experience with Embedded C++.
- Strong understanding of firmware development processes.
- Experience with hardware-software integration techniques.
- Familiarity with software testing methodologies and tools.
- Proficient in debugging and troubleshooting embedded systems.
- Proficient in Embedded C, C++. Good to have Python / Scripting Knowledge
- Good Knowledge in Custom Hardware Bring-up controllers – ARM, Power PC, X86
- BIOS/UEFI FW and Driver development
- Working knowledge of communication protocols - I2C, RS232, SPI, UART
- Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Trace32, Hardware Debugger, FPGA Fundamentals
- Basic knowledge of Algorithms, Data Structures, System Architecture
- Has Working knowledge on any RTOS and Concepts like IPC, Scheduling
- Good Understanding of Build Systems. Working Knowledge of Cmake, Makefiles.

Good to have skills:
- Embedded AI Engineers need a combination of hardware, Firmware and AI expertise:
- Ability to use Industry standard GenAI tools for different phases development life cycle and prompting skills to use them effectively
- Good to Have Basic understanding of LLMs and prior exposure in Industry standard tools like Claude code, windsurf etc.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Embedded C.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.