Firmware Development Engineer (Embedded)

TL;DR

Firmware Development Engineer (Embedded): Designing, developing, and debugging ROM, bootloaders, and firmware for test chips and System-on-Chip (SoC) projects with an accent on hardware-software interaction and performance optimization. Focus on building bootable system images, resolving complex platform-level issues, and collaborating across simulated and physical hardware environments.

Location: Must be based in the US (Hybrid work model in Santa Clara, CA).

Salary: $149,600–$245,160 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and technology, driving innovation in computing, data centers, and custom silicon solutions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and debug ROM, bootloaders, and firmware across diverse hardware platforms.
• Build and integrate firmware components into complete, bootable system images.
• Implement and optimize low-level code for seamless hardware-software interaction.
• Conduct thorough design reviews, testing, and validation to ensure robust firmware releases.
• Debug and resolve complex boot, platform, and system-level issues.
• Partner with RTL and board design engineers to solve challenging cross-domain issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of firmware development experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience with computer architectures such as ARM, x86, or RISC-V.
• Hardware debugging experience with tools like JTAG or GDB.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• UEFI/BIOS development experience with EDK II or Coreboot.
• Knowledge of industry protocols including ACPI, PCIe, USB, SMBIOS, GPIO, and UART.
• Security implementation experience, particularly secure boot processes.
• Linux driver development background and GNU toolchain proficiency.
• Experience with AI-assisted and agent-based coding.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including pay and stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and vacation benefit programs.
• Hybrid work model allowing flexibility between on-site and off-site work.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge manufacturing processes and diverse architectures.