Principal Software Engineer

Job Description: Job Description Ethernet NIC product portfolio is designed for high performance computing and networking applications including AI and ML. This is driven by the growing need for high server bandwidth, highest throughput and lowest latency networks. The NIC team is involved in the development of the next generation of Ethernet NIC solutions for AI/ML and High performance computing applications. We are looking for excellent software and firmware engineers to join the NIC product development team.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for Architecture, design and development of the Firmware Infrastructure features for the Ethernet NIC. You will work cross functionally with marketing, architects, silicon development and the QA teams to design, implement, document and test high quality software, drivers and the firmware components.

Responsibilities:

• As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of the Firmware infrastructure features for the Ethernet NIC, focused on the Embedded Firmware, HW abstraction APIs, Host to FW interfaces, IPCs, Multi processor FW design and development, Bare metal development and testing on ARM cores.
• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for embedded systems using C/C++.
• Develop, optimize, and debug low-level drivers, protocols, and real-time features.
• Implement board bring-up, peripheral configuration, and system initialization.
• Work closely with the Architecture teams, Silicon Design teams and other Software / Firmware teams to architect, design and implement scalable and high performance applications
• Author and contribute in software design, development, validation, and documentation to deliver high quality, high performance and functionally excellent products.
• Work with the QA team to define high quality test cases, review the tests and support through the release development cycle.
• Work closely with the Customer Support Engineers on any customer field issues and provide timely resolutions

Requirements:

• BE in Computer Science/ Electronics & Communications or equivalent or MS + 12+ years of experience
• Overall 12+ years of experience in Embedded FW development, Board bring up experience on ARM core, Intel CPU platforms, RTOS,
• Proven experience (12+ years) in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems. Proficiency in developing optimized code in both x86 and ARM64 compiler toolchains.
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, ..)
• Experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS, Nucleus OS, etc.).
• Proficiency in debugging tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, BLE, etc.).
• Understanding of schematics, datasheets, and hardware interfaces.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and debugging skills in a combined Software and Hardware environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to efficiently collaborate with multiple teams across geographically diverse areas.

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