Firmware Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Firmware Engineer (Embedded): Developing embedded C firmware and test infrastructure for optical communication chips with an accent on DSP hardware control and system-level performance. Focus on designing, testing, and debugging mission-critical features for high-bandwidth data infrastructure.

Location: Onsite in Pavia, Italy

Salary: €33,300–€44,400 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor solutions, providing essential building blocks for data infrastructure across cloud, enterprise, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Develop embedded C firmware to control DSP hardware.
• Create C and Python test code for utilities, GUIs, and simulation infrastructure.
• Manage the full software development lifecycle from concept and design to release.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to debug complex issues and drive root cause analysis.
• Work on mission-critical features for top-tier cloud customers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software, Telecommunication, or Electronics Engineering.
• Understanding of fundamental networking from the OSI model to the data link level.
• Proficiency in C and Python.
• Experience with software development tools including git, Linux, makefiles, gdb, and bash.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.

Nice to have

• Experience in embedded firmware environments.
• Knowledge of DSP concepts such as equalizers, filters, ADC, DAC, FFE, and DFE.
• Familiarity with PAM modulation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and issue tracking in Jira.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment.
• Access to resources for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.