Software Engineer (Firmware)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our clients R&D team, responsible for developing embedded firmware for microprocessors and designing test programs for production testing. This role plays a key part in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of integrated circuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise embedded firmware for microprocessors.
• Design and implement continuous integration tests for firmware validation during ASIC prototyping.
• Participate in the specification and review of PCBs used in production testing.
• Contribute to the development of technology evaluation vehicles and software development kits (SDKs).
• Automate laboratory testing and measurements using MATLAB, TCL, Python, and other programming languages.

Requirements:

• Education: MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a similar role.
• Strong experience in embedded programming with C/C++ and Assembly.
• Understanding of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and time-sensitive software development.
• Basic electronic engineering knowledge, including PCB schematic analysis.
• Ability to work in bare-metal programming environments.
• Fluent English (written and verbal).

Desirable Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in code optimization (memory footprint and execution time).
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• Familiarity with version control systems and issue tracking software.
• Basic knowledge of lex & yacc (optional).
• Experience in developing low-level Linux drivers (optional).
• Understanding of Hardware Description Languages (Verilog or VHDL) (optional).