ASIC Digital Design, Firmware Staff Engineer

Firmware Design Engineer

Seeking a highly motivated and innovative firmware engineer. The candidate would be working as part of a highly experienced PHY IP team, and be involved in developing firmware for embedded processors in current and next generation SerDes products. The position offers an excellent opportunity to work with an expert team of engineers responsible for delivering high-end mixed-signal designs from specification development to prototype test-chips and state-of-the-art IP products.

Responsibilities of this job include
 * Firmware development for embedded microprocessors
 * Designing, developing, and testing C/C++ based functions and applications
 * Interact with team members during firmware development and debugging
 * Collaboration with firmware and hardware teams from other sites
 * Participate in firmware integration, debug and silicon hardware bring up

Key Qualifications
 * BSEE or MSEE with 5+ years of embedded software development
 * Excellent firmware development and programming skills
 * Experience with structured firmware development, verification and documentation process
 * Demonstrated experience executing projects from start to completion
 * Experience working with internal team members and customers on complex technical issues

Preferred Experience / Knowledge
 * Experience with digital logic design, simulation and debug using Verilog and SystemVerilog
 * Basic understanding of SerDes standards is an asset
 * Scripting experience (Bash, Tcl, Python, Perl) is an asset
 * Good organization and communication skills

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.