Firmware Development & Product Integration Engineer
Core
Design, implement, and maintain high-reliability embedded firmware for microcontroller- and ASIC-based controllers in next-generation 100G+ optical transceiver modules.
Role type
Senior IC firmware engineer (optical transceivers)
Builds
Embedded firmware and hardware-software integration for optical modules powering cloud and AI infrastructure
Domain
Optical networking / High-speed data communications
Required skills
Embedded C/C++, Microcontroller programming, ASIC integration, Low-level communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, MDIO), Hardware debugging (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG), Root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), Optical transceiver domain knowledge (100G+, coherent optics, SerDes, DSPs), CMIS/SFF/Ethernet standards, Python for test automation
Technologies
C, C++, I2C, SPI, UART, MDIO, JTAG, RTOS, Python, CMIS, SFF
Responsibilities
Architect and develop embedded firmware for optical module controllers; Implement device diagnostics, control, and host-management interfaces; Integrate firmware with electro-optic components (lasers, photodiodes, DSPs); Lead prototype bring-up and debug cross-domain electrical/firmware issues; Document architectural decisions and present technical findings to stakeholders
