Principal Firmware Engineer - Embedded System (4-7 yrs)

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Principal Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions for our secure and high-performance systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of embedded systems, RTOS environments, Linux kernel driver development, and security best practices. This role requires a hands-on individual who can contribute to all phases of the firmware development lifecycle, from architecture and design to implementation, testing, and debugging.

Key Responsibilities :

- Architect, develop, and optimize embedded software solutions for secure and high-performance systems.

- Define and implement scalable and maintainable embedded software architectures.

- Collaborate with hardware engineers and system architects to define system requirements and specifications.

- Implement and maintain Secure Boot and other security measures for embedded platforms.

- Work closely with security experts to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities.

- Ensure the security and integrity of the embedded software throughout the development lifecycle.

- Develop and maintain software for RTOS environments.

- Develop and optimize Linux kernel drivers, including device driver optimization and upstreaming.

- Engage in open-source development, contributing to Linux or similar embedded software projects.

- Develop and integrate software for various peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, SGPIO, eSPI, etc.).

- Develop and integrate software for various bus protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, etc.).

- Diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues, leveraging debugging tools and methodologies.

- Conduct performance analysis and tuning of embedded software systems to ensure efficiency and reliability.

- Work closely with hardware engineers, security experts, and system architects to develop robust embedded solutions.

- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

- Participate in code reviews and other collaborative development activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

- 4-7 years of experience in embedded software development.

- Strong understanding of RTOS concepts and experience working with RTOS environments.

- Proficiency in Linux kernel driver development, including device driver optimization and upstreaming.

- Experience implementing Secure Boot and other security measures for embedded platforms.

- Experience working with various peripheral interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, USB, SGPIO, eSPI) and bus protocols (PCIe, Ethernet).

- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, including experience with debugging tools and methodologies.

- Excellent C/C++ programming skills.

- Experience with performance analysis and tuning of embedded software systems.

- Familiarity with embedded software architectures and design patterns.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.