Software Engineer II - Firmware

Posted:
12/11/2025, 2:08:31 PM

Location(s):
Jiangsu, China ⋅ Nanjing City, Jiangsu, China

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

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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

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Cadence Design Systems

Website: https://www.cadence.com/

Headquarter Location: San Jose, California, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1988

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Electronic Design Automation (EDA) ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Semiconductor ⋅ Software