Senior Firmware Engineer (ASIC)

TL;DR

Senior Firmware Engineer (ASIC): Developing and enhancing low-level embedded firmware for high-performance mixed-signal and digital SoCs with an accent on hardware bring-up, validation, and production readiness. Focus on implementing core firmware components, bootloaders, and device drivers for next-generation satellite platforms.

Location: Must be based in Seattle, WA (Onsite)

Salary: $160,000 – $220,000

Company

hirify.global is a Series C space startup building high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space, backed by major investors and significant government contracts.

What you will do

• Design and implement embedded firmware architecture, including boot flows, HAL components, and system services.
• Develop low-level firmware in C/C++ for CPUs, DSPs, and microcontrollers within custom SoCs.
• Support post-silicon bring-up, including power-on sequencing, clock/reset initialization, and peripheral testing.
• Debug hardware/firmware interactions using JTAG, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Collaborate with SoC architects to refine register maps, memory maps, and interrupt structures.
• Contribute to manufacturing test firmware and field diagnostics.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual) due to ITAR export control regulations.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for SoCs or complex embedded systems.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and low-level hardware interactions.
• Hands-on experience with SoC or board-level bring-up.
• Strong understanding of CPU architectures (ARM, RISC-V), memory systems, interrupts, and DMA.
• Demonstrated ability to debug complex hardware/firmware issues.

Nice to have

• Experience with secure boot, hardware security modules, or cryptographic accelerators.
• Familiarity with pre-silicon environments like RTL simulation or FPGA prototyping.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD, SerDes).
• Background in satellite communication, automotive, or other high-reliability systems.
• Experience developing firmware for radiation-tolerant or mission-critical systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Life insurance and other perks.
• Equity in the company.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking space technology in a fast-paced environment.