Engineer, Embedded Software (new graduate)

InnoPhase IoT•San Diego, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated Embedded Software Engineer (new graduates) to support development, bring-up, and debugging of next-generation wireless SoC platforms. This role provides hands-on experience working on embedded firmware, MAC/PHY/RF systems, silicon validation, and real-time software development in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
Fundamental understanding of embedded systems, digital communications, networking, and RF concepts
Programming experience in C/C++ and Python
Basic understanding of wireless systems
Familiarity with embedded debugging concepts, RTOS basics, interrupts, DMA, or low-level software development
Understanding of basic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, or signal generators
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
Good communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
Detail/Team-oriented and adaptable to fast-paced environments

Nice To Haves

Exposure to wireless MAC/PHY/RF concepts such as time/frequency/bit processing domains, RF metrics measurement
Familiarity with SoC architecture, inter-processor communication, memory-mapped registers, MCU/RISC-V/ARM systems
Experience with embedded firmware projects, hardware bring-up, or lab debugging
Experience with scripting, automation frameworks, or data analysis tools
Academic or project experience involving wireless communication systems, embedded firmware, or networking software

Responsibilities

Assist in development and debugging of embedded firmware for MAC, PHY, and RF subsystems on wireless SoCs
Support silicon bring-up, validation, and debugging activities in lab environments
Help analyze wireless/RF performance metrics such as throughput, latency, EVM, SEM, Power
Assist with debugging issues across firmware, hardware, MAC, PHY, and RF subsystems at chip, board, and system levels
Support development and debugging of embedded host interface and command-processing frameworks used for system configuration, diagnostics, and feature control
Develop and maintain software tools and automation scripts (Python/C/C++) for log analysis, test automation, validation, and data processing
Support RF bring up and validation activities optimization, and performance tuning
Work with DMA engines, interrupts, embedded peripherals, memory-mapped registers, and RTOS-based software components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including MAC, RFIC, modem, validation, systems, and ASIC engineers to investigate and resolve issues
Document debug findings, validation procedures, software workflows, and test results clearly
Generate debug summaries, validation reports, and presentations for engineering reviews