Firmware Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete firmware/embedded-software architecture for TYLsemi chiplets.

• Collaborate with Chip Architects to establish the firmware/hardware interface ensuring a smooth HW-to-SW transition.

• Manage on-die boot processes and secure boot, link sequencing, and configuration of PCIe/CXL controllers.

• Create a standardized workflow for firmware development and DV test cases.

• Lead pre-silicon firmware and host-software development using emulation and virtual platforms.

• Establish the infrastructure for firmware engineering.

• Serve as the technical liaison between firmware/software and architecture teams.

• Define technical direction, develop roadmaps, and establish clear ownership of subsystems.

⛳️ Requirements

• A BS/MS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.

• Over 12 years of experience in embedded firmware development, including a minimum of 5 years focused on silicon-level bring-up and validation of high-speed interface IPs.

• Proficient understanding of design verification (DV) and HW/SW co-simulation/co-verification processes.

• Expert-level knowledge of C and assembly language for resource-constrained embedded CPUs (RISC-V or Arm Cortex-M/R class).

• Strong debugging abilities utilizing JTAG/OpenOCD, trace, and logic analyzers.

• In-depth expertise in PCIe technology.

• Practical experience with HPC compute SoC firmware ecosystems.

• Comprehensive understanding of x86 server platform boot processes.

• Familiarity with secure-boot architectures, code-signing processes, and OTA update mechanisms for embedded systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• A work environment free of politics and bureaucracy.

• A remote-friendly and globally diverse team.

• Opportunities to move quickly and deliver tangible products.