Principal Engineer, Software/Firmware/Release Engineering (Embedded)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer, Software/Firmware/Release Engineering (DevOps/Embedded): Architecting and implementing scalable CI/CD environments for semiconductor solutions with an accent on remote build automation and firmware release pipelines. Focus on optimizing build performance, integrating security testing (SAST), and mentoring build and release engineers.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $180,000 - $210,000 per year

Company

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

What you will do

• Architect and implement scalable CI/CD environments using Jenkins, Ansible, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Lead the development of the RMK remote build automation system for firmware development.
• Guide the software release process, integrating SAST tools, conducting security testing, and generating SBOMs.
• Design and develop software and patches for key firmware components, including SSD firmware and bootloaders.
• Optimize continuous integration, deployment, and testing processes for multiple customer releases.
• Mentor Build & Release engineers and collaborate with cross-functional development teams to define CI/CD strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software/firmware/release engineering.
• 4+ years of experience with Jenkins (Groovy), Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, and ELK in the semiconductor industry.
• Proficiency in Python automation (OOP, REST API) and C/C++.
• Experience with SAST tools, static code analysis, and license compliance.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information (e.g., US citizens or lawful permanent residents).

Culture & Benefits

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