Firmware Development Engineer

Job Title

Firmware Development Engineer

Role Summary

Develop firmware for high-speed PHY IP and embedded systems as part of a Silicon IP engineering team. Work closely with hardware engineers to integrate firmware with hardware designs and support pre-silicon verification and emulation.

The role focuses on implementing reliable C-based firmware, maintaining development tools/environments, debugging and unit testing, and producing documentation to meet industry quality standards.

Experience Level

Mid-level — experience guidance: 3–8 years with a Bachelor's degree or 2–6 years with a Master's degree (as stated in the source).

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include firmware design, verification collaboration, and tooling to support firmware development and integration.

• Design and implement firmware for high-speed PHY IPs using C.
• Develop and maintain software development environments and tooling to streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure firmware compatibility and optimized integration with hardware designs.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, and integration testing to ensure firmware quality.
• Use verification and emulation environments to support pre-silicon development and integration.
• Document design decisions, maintain code quality, and follow industry standards.
• Keep current with emerging embedded systems and high-speed interface technologies.

Requirements

Core technical skills and practical experience required or preferred for successful performance in this role.

Must-have:

• Strong programming skills in C and solid software development methodology knowledge.
• Experience in firmware development for complex embedded systems or high-speed interfaces.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, or Python.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, including unit testing and integration debugging.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with hardware teams and work in verification/emulation environments.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of high-speed interface protocols such as DDR and LPDDR.
• Experience with pre-silicon verification or emulation workflows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering (3–8 years of relevant experience) or Master's degree (2–6 years of relevant experience). No other degrees, fields of study, certifications, or equivalent-experience language were specified in the source.

About the Company

Company: Synopsys

Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA

Synopsys is a leading company in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP solutions. It provides tools and services for designing and verifying complex semiconductor devices and systems. The company plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor industry, helping engineers innovate and deliver higher-quality products faster. Synopsys is committed to advancing technology standards and offers a range of software and hardware solutions to its clients globally.