ABOUT THE ROLE
As Firmware Engineer, you will be a key player in the architecture and the full lifecycle development of an AI platform system, including requirements, design, code, and test. In this role, you will be part of a team developing next generation AI/ML solutions using the Celestial AI Photonic Fabric Architecture. You will be responsible for developing production-grade firmware for Celestial AI’s photonic fabric product lineup and developing firmware APIs for resource management and optimization. You will collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to implement the communication link management software for different Photonic Fabric use cases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate best practices in software development and documentation to deliver high-quality software on tight schedules while meeting all requirements.
- Participate in gathering technical requirements, contributing to software design specifications
- Provide support to both internal and external development teams
- Actively engage in code reviews, discussions to share knowledge, and improve code quality
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or a related technical field
- Strong C/C++, Python and Rust programming skills with software design skills, including debugging, performance analysis, and testing
- Experience with:
- High-speed communication link training, calibration and link bringup
- Linux, Embedded Linux or RTOS
- Low level protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, JTAG
- SoC interfaces including AXI and other chip-to-chip interfaces
- Familiarity with:
- ARM/x86 architecture
- Memory controllers such as HBM, DDR, and other on-chip memory interfaces
- Lab test equipment: Oscilloscope, DMM, Logic Analyzers
- Open-source software - use of GitHub, bug tracking, branching and merging code
- Strong analytical, debugging, and testing methodology skills with ability to efficiently debug, root cause, and resolve issues spanning multiple subsystems
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile team environment
LOCATION: Santa Clara, CA
For California location:
As an early startup, we offer an extremely attractive total compensation package, inclusive of competitive base salary, bonus and a generous grant of our valuable early-stage equity. The target base salary for this role is approximately $185,000.00 - $225,000.00. The base salary offered may be slightly higher or lower than the target base salary, based on the final scope as determined by the depth of the experience and skills demonstrated by candidate in the interviews.
