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Salient Motion

Firmware Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

We need an embedded software engineer who can work across firmware and hardware. This is not a pure ... Diagnosing why an Ethernet PHY reports CRC errors by analyzing R MII clock timing with an ...

Salient Motion

Firmware Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

We need an embedded software engineer who can work across firmware and hardware. This is not a pure ... Diagnosing why an Ethernet PHY reports CRC errors by analyzing R MII clock timing with an ...

Broadcom Inc.

Firmware Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of embedded software engineers and be part of the firmware development cycle of leading-edge optical PHY chip sets. In this position you ...

Broadcom

Firmware Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of embedded software engineers and be part of the firmware development cycle of leading-edge optical PHY chip sets. In this position you ...

Broadcom

Firmware Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of embedded software engineers and be part of the firmware development cycle of leading-edge optical PHY chip sets. In this position you ...

Broadcom Inc.

Firmware Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Broadcom's ASIC Products Division is seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer to join our ... PHY chipsets. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Firmware Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

Broadcom's ASIC Products Division is seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer to join our ... PHY chipsets. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross ...

Broadcom

Firmware Engineer

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

Broadcom's ASIC Products Division is seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer to join our ... PHY chipsets. You will work across the full development lifecycle, collaborating with cross ...

Broadcom, Inc.

Firmware Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of embedded software engineers and be part of the firmware development cycle of leading-edge optical PHY chip sets. In this position you ...

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High Speed PHY FW Engineer

San Jose, CA • On-site

Cadence Design Systems
Software Development • 5 - 10K employees
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$125 - $150/hr

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High Speed SERDES PHY Firmware Design Engineer (T1/T2) – This role involves developing firmware for industry‑standard high‑speed serial link protocols. The successful candidate will work independently to complete assigned tasks and contribute to project leadership during all phases of firmware development, from architecture design to implementation, verification, testing, and customer deployment.

Responsibilities
  • Contribute during firmware architecture development and implementation of defined firmware features.
  • Work closely with the verification team to debug and fix firmware issues found in simulation.
  • Participate in post‑silicon testing and validation to identify firmware and hardware related functionality and performance issues, and implement necessary firmware improvements.
  • Interact with Product Engineering, System Validation, and Design teams to debug IP issues in the field and provide hot fixes.
  • Build system‑level prototype control software to develop and validate adaptation, equalization, and control algorithms for high‑speed SERDES.
  • Implement assigned firmware features and collaborate with verification and validation teams to ensure functionality and robustness.
  • Support the Validation team during electrical and system characterization.
  • Support the Product Engineering team during customer deployment of the IP.
Qualifications
  • Solid programming knowledge in C/C++ and Python.
  • Understanding of wireline communication principles.
  • Knowledge of mixed‑signal circuit design and digital signal processing techniques.
  • Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
  • BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering.
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent resident.
Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for California is $101,500 to $188,500. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation, including bonuses, equity, and benefits. Benefits include paid vacation and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with employer match, an employee stock purchase plan, and a variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cadence is committed to equal employment opportunity throughout all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

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