Alphawave Semi is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff/Principal SerDes PHY Firmware/Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded firmware for high-performance multi-standard SerDes PHY IP. The role requires expertise in embedded C/C++ development, technical leadership, and collaboration across various teams to deliver production-quality firmware
Job Summary
The role involves leading the development of critical embedded firmware for high-performance SerDes PHY IP used in AI, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
Engineers will architect state machines for multi-lane synchronization and adaptive equalization while collaborating across hardware and validation teams.
The company offers a flexible work environment with comprehensive health plans, wellness spending accounts, and paid time off options.
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Alphawave Semi is seeking a Staff/Senior Staff/Principal SerDes PHY Firmware/Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded firmware for high-performance multi-standard SerDes PHY IP. The role requires expertise in embedded C/C++ development, technical leadership, and collaboration across various teams to deliver production-quality firmware.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
7+ years embedded C/C++ firmware experience
RISC-V microcontroller architecture knowledge
Silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug skills
High-speed IO standards (PCIe, Ethernet, CXL)
Lab debug with scopes and analyzers
Nice-to-have
MATLAB to fixed-point firmware porting
Python scripting for lab automation
Verilog/SystemVerilog digital design concepts
OSI model physical and data link layers
Signal processing concepts like jitter and BER
Key Requirements
BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
7+ years of embedded software development
Technical leadership experience from spec to production