Software Engineer II - Firmware

Cadence is seeking an IP Firmware Development Engineer to develop embedded firmware for high-speed interface IPs such as USB, UCIe, PCIe, and DisplayPort. The role involves maintaining firmware, performing pre-silicon and post-silicon verification, developing test scripts, and collaborating with hardware design teams to optimize interactions. The ideal candidate will have strong C programming skills and hardware knowledge.

Must Have

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for USB, UCIe, PCIe, and DisplayPort PHY IPs
• Perform pre-silicon and post-silicon firmware verification and validation
• Develop test scripts, automation tools, and GUI using Python
• Collaborate with hardware design teams to optimize firmware-hardware interactions
• Embedded software development experience with C programming
• Programming skills in C, Verilog, Python
• Hardware knowledge: ability to read RTL code, schematics and use hardware analysis tools
• Good English communication and team collaboration skills

Good to Have

• Familiarity with IP firmware development, verification, and validation flow
• Linux driver development or SoC system bring-up experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an IP Firmware Development Engineer to develop embedded firmware for high-speed interface IPs including USB, UCIe, PCIe, and DisplayPort.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded firmware for USB, UCIe, PCIe, and DisplayPort PHY IPs
• Perform pre-silicon and post-silicon firmware verification and validation
• Develop test scripts, automation tools, and GUI using Python
• Collaborate with hardware design teams to optimize firmware-hardware interactions

Required Qualifications

1. Embedded software development experience with C programming

2. Programming skills: C (required), Verilog, Python

3. Hardware knowledge: ability to read RTL code, schematics and use hardware analysis tools

4. Good English communication and team collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications (Plus)

• Familiar with IP firmware development, verification, and validation flow
• Linux driver development or SoC system bring-up experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field