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Firmware Developer- HighSpeed SerDes Test Modules

HPE is seeking a Firmware Developer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for a highspeed electrical loopback module used in manufacturing to validate HPE's next generation routers and switches.

This role sits at the intersection of firmware, highspeed signaling, and manufacturing test, and requires handson experience with SerDes DSPs, lab debug, and hardwareaware firmware design.

The successful candidate will work closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust, testready firmware that supports highvolume production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Firmware Development

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for an electrical loopback module used in manufacturing test environments.
• Implement firmware features supporting highspeed SerDes operation, diagnostics, and monitoring.
• Develop modular, reusable, and maintainable firmware using objectoriented design principles.
• Support firmware upgrade mechanisms and field updates.

HighSpeed SerDes & DSP Interaction

• Configure and manage highspeed SerDes functions including:
  • Decision Feedback Equalization (DFE)
  • Transmit FIR (TxFIR) filtering
  • Eye monitoring and signal integrity measurements
• Work with Forward Error Correction (FEC) features for link validation.
• Interface with and control latestgeneration SerDes DSPs from:
  • Broadcom
  • Marvell
  • Credo

CMIS & Standards Compliance

• Implement and maintain CMIScompliant firmware, including:
  • Register map compliance
  • Initialization sequences
  • Application Select (AppSel) support
  • Firmware download and upgrade flows
• Ensure compatibility with CMIS interoperability and compliance testing.

MCU & Platform Development

• Develop firmware for Infineon PSoC MCUs, including peripheral configuration and boardlevel bringup.
• Integrate MCU firmware with external SerDes DSPs and system control interfaces.

Hardware Debug & Lab Work

• Perform handson hardware bringup and debugging using:
  • Highspeed oscilloscopes
  • Logic analyzers
  • Emulators and incircuit debuggers
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to diagnose boardlevel and signalintegrityrelated issues.

Manufacturing & Test Enablement

• Design firmware with Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles in mind.
• Support manufacturing test flows, automation, and diagnostics.
• Develop firmware hooks and features to enable efficient highvolume testing and fault isolation.

Collaboration & Code Quality

• Use Git or SVN for source control and participate in structured code reviews using Gerrit.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, design reviews, and documentation.
• Follow best practices for coding standards, version control, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in embedded firmware development.
• Handson knowledge of highspeed SerDes systems and signal integrity concepts.
• Experience working with Broadcom, Marvell, and/or Credo SerDes DSPs.
• Solid understanding of Forward Error Correction (FEC) in highspeed links.
• Experience developing on Infineon PSoC MCUs or similar embedded platforms.
• Familiarity with CMIS specification and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Git or SVN and Gerritbased code review workflows.
• Strong debugging skills and comfort working in a hardware lab environment.
• Experience writing modular, reusable firmware using objectoriented principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing firmware specifically for manufacturing test equipment.
• Familiarity with telecom or datacenter networking products.
• Exposure to automated test systems and production line support.
• Understanding of highvolume manufacturing constraints and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work crossfunctionally.

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have - whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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