Senior FW Engineer

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. Firmware Engineer (T2) This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team of experienced engineers developing physical IP for industry-standard high-speed serial-link protocols. The successful candidate will ideally be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to work independently to complete assigned tasks and can also contribute to project leadership. It is expected that the candidate will contribute during all phases of firmware development for high speed SERDES from architecture development to implementation, verification, testing and customer deployment. This includes: Contribution during firmware architecture development and implementation of the defined firmware features. Working closely with verification team to debug and fix the FW issues found with verification simulations. Involvement during post-silicon testing and validation to identify any FW and HW related functionality and performance issues and implement any necessary FW improvements to address these issues. Interaction with Product Engineering, System Validation and Design team to debug IP issues in the field and provide hot fixes. Responsibilities include: Help to build system level prototype control software to develop/validate adaptation, equalization, and control algorithms for high speed SERDES. Implement assigned FW features and work closely with verification and validation team to ensure the functionality and robustness of the implemented features. Support of Validation team during electrical and system characterization. Assist in the documentation of firmware development processes, updates, and technical manuals. Support of Product Engineering team during customer deployment of the IP. Specific desired skills: 1-3 years of experience in firmware development. Solid programming knowledge in C/C and Python Understanding of wireline communication principles Knowledge in mixed signal circuit design and digital signal processing techniques Experience using version control systems like Git Knowledge of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, etc. Strong problem solving and communication skills BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t. Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences. Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. 
Our shared passion for solving the world’s toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence. Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.