Custom Silicon Firmware Architect

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. • Experience with one of more of the following: o Architecture and development of low-level software/firmware requiring direct interaction with hardware. o Proficiency in C, C++, and/or SystemC. o Firmware debugging and development for embedded systems in constrained environments. o Leading architectural definitions for cross-functional SoC, IP, or Platform teams through architecture, design, firmware, and validation to ship high-volume production silicon. o Development of hardware/firmware co-engineering methodologies (co-validation, modeling, simulation, emulation). o Development of processes, tools, or test infrastructure for SoC or IP design and validation. • Demonstrated ability to solve complex system-level problems spanning technical and organizational boundaries. • Strong technical communication skills - clear writing that reflects clear thinking - with proven experience across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Preferred Qualifications Master's degree with 10+ years, or PhD with 8+ years in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. • Self-directed and adaptable - thrives in lean teams, takes ownership regardless of organizational structure, and holds themselves and teammates accountable for results. • Passion for building tools and processes that make the entire team faster, not just individual productivity. • Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, AI-driven code generation, AI-augmented validation) and extending or customizing AI tooling for engineering workflows. • Experience with RTL simulation environments (e.g., SystemVerilog testbenches, UVM) and SOC emulation platforms for firmware bring-up and debug. • Experience with SystemC/TLM modeling for firmware co-validation and architectural exploration. • Experience with SoC subsystem firmware for power management, telemetry, interrupts, memory management, RAS, and/or security. • Experience with cache-coherent SoC fabrics, chiplet interconnects (e.g., UCIe), or high-speed I/O interfaces (e.g., PCIe, CXL). • Track record of shipping innovative firmware solutions in high-volume silicon products.