Staff Firmware Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Staff Firmware Engineer (Embedded): Developing embedded software for high-speed coherent fiber transceivers with an accent on memory-constrained systems and device driver development. Focus on optimizing DCI firmware features, performing hardware-level failure analysis, and ensuring system reusability.

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Salary: CAD 98,100 - 130,800 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure, specializing in high-performance processors, transceivers, and storage controllers.

What you will do

• Evaluate and define firmware feature requirements for Data Center Interconnect (DCI) products.
• Design, implement, and optimize reusable DCI firmware features across products.
• Perform failure analysis using lab equipment to identify, duplicate, and fix hardware/software issues.
• Collaborate with Application, Project Management, DVT, Hardware, and Architecture teams.

Requirements

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical fields.
• 5+ years of experience in memory-constrained embedded system development.
• 3+ years of experience with firmware development for device drivers and peripherals (I2C, I3C, SPI).
• Strong programming skills in C and Python.
• Experience with RTOS and understanding of SoC/micro-controller architecture (RISC-V a plus).
• Ability to interpret hardware design schematics and use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, JTAG).

Nice to have

• Experience with Optical Transceivers, Coherent DSP, and PID control.
• Knowledge of Linux device drivers, software state machines, and error handling.
• Familiarity with OIF CMIS, OSFP, SFP, git, and gdb.
• Understanding of signal processing (BER, SNR, FFT).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work environment focused on shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity.
• Provision of tools and resources to support professional growth and development.