Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer (PCIe / CXL)

Key Responsibilities

• Firmware Lifecycle Management: Lead and execute the design, development, integration, debugging, and verification stages of high-performance embedded firmware.

• Architectural Collaboration: Partner with customers and technology ecosystem peers during the early architecture phase and throughout ongoing feature design.

• Code Quality & Governance: Actively participate in rigorous design and code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and system reliability.

• Technical Documentation: Author comprehensive engineering design specifications, architecture documentation, and customer-facing user guides.

• Process Optimization: Assist in the continuous execution, refinement, and evolution of our internal firmware development processes.

Required Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Science (BSCS), or a related technical discipline.

• Core Experience:

  • 8+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development.

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience focused on PCIe, NVMe, or CXL firmware/software development.

• Programming Languages: High proficiency in C for firmware development and Python for scripting/automation.

• OS Fundamentals: Deep knowledge of RTOS constructs, including multi-threading, scheduling algorithms, synchronization primitives, and memory management.

Professional & Soft Skills

• Project Delivery: Excellent project and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks effectively.

• Autonomy: Self-motivated and resourceful, with a strong ability to achieve milestones under minimal supervision.

• Problem-Solving: Outstanding analytical and troubleshooting skills, coupled with a proactive, execution-oriented attitude.

Value-Add Experience (Preferred)

• Protocols & Standards: Familiarity with MCTP/SPDM security protocols and BMC maintenance protocols.

• Advanced Architectures: Knowledge of embedded Linux systems and experience with ACPI Source Language (ASL).

• AI Ecosystems: Experience or exposure to CUDA driver models or PyTorch Dynamo compiler frameworks.

• Methodology & Environment: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes and prior experience thriving in a fast-paced startup environment.

Communications & Collaboration

• English Proficiency: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, capable of clear cross-site and customer-facing collaboration.

• Team Dynamics: Exceptional teamwork skills with a demonstrated ability to foster collaborative relationships across diverse technical teams.