MTS - Firmware

Job Title

MTS - Firmware

Role Summary

Develop firmware and low-level software that bridges Etched's custom hardware and higher-level AI frameworks to maximize throughput and latency for large inference models. Work across drivers, APIs, embedded systems, and application-level code.

Collaborate with engineering and research teams in Austin and periodically in San Jose to deliver production-ready firmware and system software for inference products.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Specific years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and debug firmware and low-level drivers for embedded systems and custom accelerator hardware.
• Develop and optimize software across the full stack—from hardware interfaces and device drivers to APIs and frameworks—for large AI inference workloads.
• Work with embedded architectures and IO technologies (I2C, SPI, PCIe, DRAM) to ensure reliable data movement and performance.
• Implement scalability, fault tolerance, and consistency mechanisms in firmware and system software.
• Participate in product launches: develop, test, and stabilize firmware for shipping products.
• Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary engineering and research teams; spend regular time on-site in Austin and periodic time in San Jose for ramp and ongoing collaboration.

Requirements

Must-have technical experience and skills:

• Proven software development experience with solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience developing and testing software for product launches.
• Practical experience in firmware design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with embedded architectures and IO interfaces such as I2C, SPI, PCIe, and DRAM.
• Familiarity with system-level concerns: scalability, fault tolerance, and consistency.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience resolving customer-related issues and supporting deployments.
• Comfort solving ambiguous problems across hardware and software boundaries.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required. Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field preferred. "Equivalent practical experience" is acceptable in lieu of formal degrees.

About the Company

Company: Etched

Headquarters: San Jose, CA, United States

Etched develops purpose-built AI inference ASICs and systems optimized for transformer models, aiming to deliver significantly higher performance, lower cost, and lower latency than GPUs. The company focuses on enabling applications like real-time video generation and advanced reasoning agents, and is backed by leading investors and engineers.