

Firmware Engineer
Location
San Jose, CA
Level
Entry-Level
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-05-29
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for controlling silicon photonic components.
- Interface with hardware teams to define control and monitoring requirements.
- Implement algorithms for calibration, feedback control loops, and signal optimization.
- Integrate firmware with test and measurement systems for validation and production.
- Collaborate with software engineers to ensure seamless communication between firmware and higher-level software layers.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of physical layer specification in PCIe and IEEE 802.3.
- Prior years of experience combined with technical education within the semiconductor industry.
- Expert level experience producing quality firmware.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent technical communication and interpersonal skills.