Senior Software Engineer, Firmware

Description

The networking unit of the company builds firmware and software for its NIC, DPU and switch products, and it is looking for an experienced engineer skilled in C and C++.

You will design and build new features for core networking products, working with a team that values creativity, a sense of responsibility, hard work and the ability to work independently.

The work begins at the pre-silicon stage and continues through every stage of the product life.

Responsibilities

• Design and build new features for NIC, DPU and switch firmware.
• Help implement new standards and protocols for data center management, including pre-silicon features tested in simulator and emulator environments.
• Write verification tests for advanced features in a complex, sophisticated firmware test environment, covering both emulation and simulation.
• Work with chip, board, silicon, software and program management teams to debug firmware and validation issues.
• Take features from pre-silicon through the full product life.

Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on C/C++ firmware and software development, ideally with embedded systems and binary network protocols.
• Strong C/C++ skills and solid object-oriented programming.
• Advanced English.
• Quick to learn new things and to research and analyse problems.
• Works well across teams, communicates clearly, and is a team player who works in SCRUM.
• Able to review and improve code, processes and architecture of existing systems, and to deliver high-quality code.
• Working knowledge of build systems, version control (Git, Gerrit, GitLab), GitLab CI, Linux administration, and shell scripting in Bash and Python.
• Standout extras: deep networking knowledge, including familiarity with the company's networking solutions, management protocols and network troubleshooting, and the ability to design solutions for complex network environments.
• Standout extras: an R&D mindset for changing technologies, working with architects to find and define edge cases so solutions stay future-proof and scalable.
• Standout extras: skill in test automation and test case design, covering edge cases and critical scenarios, and experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks for functionality, performance and reliability.
• Standout extras: experience with the Ada programming language.
• Standout extras: familiarity with RTL and the ability to read chip design documentation.

Conditions

The posting is for an existing vacancy, and applications are accepted at least until November 6, 2026.

The company uses AI tools in parts of its recruiting process.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on protected characteristics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
• Work alongside highly motivated people as the engineering teams grow quickly.