Principal Firmware Engineer
Core
Define architectural vision and strategic direction for backend firmware systems supporting AI accelerators (e.g., MAIA) across SoC platforms.
Role type
Principal Firmware Engineer (AI Accelerators & SoC)
Builds
Scalable, high-performance backend firmware for AI accelerator SoCs
Domain
AI Hardware, Optical Networking, Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
C/C++/Rust, multicore system architecture, SoC bring-up, Ethernet MAC/Network Transport protocols, Layer 2/3 networking, QoS configuration, secure bootloaders, platform initialization, root cause analysis, performance tuning
Preferred skills
Rust, optical networking technologies, CMIS specifications, SFF standards (SFP/QSFP), virtualization, memory coherency
Technologies
MAIA, Ethernet MAC, CMIS, SFP, QSFP
Responsibilities
Create firmware architecture for key systems, mentor engineers in firmware development and optimization, lead complex system-level debugging and root cause analysis, own the complete firmware development lifecycle from concept to productization, serve as technical liaison between hardware/software teams, evaluate emerging technologies in cloud firmware and AI hardware
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
