Senior Staff Engineer, Firmware Development (Rust)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Engineer, Firmware Development (Rust): Architecting and developing system software for high-performance network and storage systems with an accent on SoC performance and hardware-software co-design. Focus on implementing data-plane toolkits, optimizing multi-threaded firmware on ARM/MIPS architectures, and ensuring security through cryptographic protocols.

Location: Osaka, Japan

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of semiconductor solutions for enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier data infrastructure.

What you will do

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performing system software for network and storage systems using Rust.
• Design data structures and algorithms for MIPS/ARM CPUs, coprocessors, and hardware accelerators.
• Lead hardware bring-up and troubleshoot multi-threaded software issues using virtualized hardware.
• Analyze and eliminate software bottlenecks on SoC to enhance overall system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional hardware and software teams to solve complex customer issues.
• Provide technical guidance, planning, and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in firmware engineering.
• Proficiency in Rust, C, C++, and embedded firmware tools and techniques.
• Experience developing security or storage products and working closely with SoC development.
• Ability to technically lead the development of independent modules within a large firmware stack.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. laws (EAR).

Nice to have

• Experience with cryptographic algorithms (RSA, EC, AES, SHA), TLS/SSL protocols, and HSMs.
• Knowledge of standard API developments such as PKCS11 or OpenSSL Engine.
• Experience with NVMe firmware development and Pre-Si firmware simulators.
• Familiarity with ARM processor architectures and Agile development methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Environment defined by shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity.
• Opportunity to work on enduring innovation in the semiconductor and data infrastructure space.
• Support for professional growth and development.