Staff Firmware Engineer

Category Engineering Hire Type Employee Job ID 15251 Remote Eligible No Date Posted 02/19/2026

Staff Firmware Development Engineer

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Our Silicon IP business is all about integrating more capabilities into an SoC—faster. We offer the world’s broadest portfolio of silicon IP—predesigned blocks of logic, memory, interfaces, analog, security, and embedded processors. All to help customers integrate more capabilities, meet unique performance, power, and size requirements, and get differentiated products to market quickly with reduced risk. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation.

You Are:

You are a talented Firmware Development Engineer with a passion for embedded systems and software innovation. You thrive in environments where high-speed and precision matter, bringing a strong programming background and an aptitude for developing reliable, scalable firmware solutions. Your expertise in C programming and familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, or Python make you a versatile contributor. You are experienced in developing firmware for complex embedded systems and high-speed interfaces, and you take pride in rigorous problem-solving and debugging. You enjoy collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration between firmware and hardware, and you are skilled at navigating verification and emulation environments to enhance product quality. Your attention to detail and commitment to delivering robust, high-quality firmware are matched by your ability to adapt to new challenges in a fast-moving industry. You value diversity and inclusion, and you are comfortable working in a dynamic, multicultural team. Whether you are mentoring junior engineers, spearheading integration efforts, or contributing to pre-silicon environments, you consistently demonstrate initiative, innovation, and a collaborative spirit. If you are excited to power the Era of Smart Everything and help shape tomorrow’s breakthroughs, you’ll find your place at Synopsys.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and implementing firmware for high-speed PHY IPs using C programming.
• Developing and maintaining software development environments and tools to streamline workflows.
• Collaborating with hardware engineers to ensure firmware compatibility and optimized integration with hardware designs. 
• Conducting rigorous unit testing and debugging to ensure high-quality firmware performance
• Utilizing verification and emulation environments to enhance the integration process and support pre-silicon development.
• Documenting design processes, maintaining code quality, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Staying current with emerging technologies in embedded systems and high-speed interfaces.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Accelerating the integration of advanced capabilities into SoCs through robust firmware development.
• Enhancing product reliability, performance, and time-to-market for customers in diverse industries.
• Supporting the development of differentiated products that power innovations like AI, 5G, IoT, and self-driving cars.
• Reducing risk and optimizing project outcomes by leveraging your expertise in embedded systems and high-speed interfaces.
• Driving cross-functional collaboration between software and hardware teams to deliver seamless solutions.
• Contributing to Synopsys’ leadership in silicon IP and embedded technology by delivering high-quality, scalable firmware.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering with 3-8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 2-6 years.
• Strong programming skills in C and familiarity with software development methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, TCL, or Python.
• Proven experience in firmware development for complex embedded systems or high-speed interfaces.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, especially in unit testing and integration scenarios.
• Knowledge of high-speed interface protocols such as DDR, LPDDR (preferred).
• Experience with pre-silicon environments, including verification or emulation (preferred).

Who You Are:

• Analytical, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality results.
• Collaborative and effective communicator, able to work across diverse teams and disciplines.
• Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Proactive, with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Inclusive and respectful, supporting a diverse and multicultural work environment.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a vibrant Silicon IP engineering team dedicated to developing and integrating advanced firmware for high-speed interfaces. The team consists of experts in embedded systems, software, and hardware design, working together to solve complex challenges and deliver industry-leading solutions. Collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence define the team’s culture as they support customers in bringing differentiated products to market quickly and efficiently.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

At Synopsys, we want talented people of every background to feel valued and supported to do their best work. Synopsys considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military veteran status, or disability.