Firmware Developer (Sunnyvale, CA)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise • Sunnyvale, CA

9d • $105,500 - $213,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is seeking a Firmware Developer to design, develop, and maintain firmware for a high-speed electrical loopback module. This module is used in manufacturing to validate HPE’s next-generation routers and switches. The role requires hands-on experience with SerDes DSPs, lab debug, and hardware-aware firmware design. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust firmware for high-volume production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in embedded firmware development.
• Hands-on knowledge of high-speed SerDes systems and signal integrity concepts.
• Experience working with Broadcom, Marvell, and/or Credo SerDes DSPs.
• Solid understanding of Forward Error Correction (FEC) in high-speed links.
• Experience developing on Infineon PSoC MCUs or similar embedded platforms.
• Familiarity with CMIS specification and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Git or SVN and Gerrit-based code review workflows.
• Strong debugging skills and comfort working in a hardware lab environment.
• Experience writing modular, reusable firmware using object-oriented principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing firmware specifically for manufacturing test equipment.
• Familiarity with telecom or data-center networking products.
• Exposure to automated test systems and production line support.
• Understanding of high-volume manufacturing constraints and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for an electrical loopback module used in manufacturing test environments.
• Implement firmware features supporting high-speed SerDes operation, diagnostics, and monitoring.
• Develop modular, reusable, and maintainable firmware using object-oriented design principles.
• Support firmware upgrade mechanisms and field updates.
• Configure and manage high-speed SerDes functions including: Decision Feedback Equalization (DFE), Transmit FIR (TxFIR) filtering, Eye monitoring and signal integrity measurements.
• Work with Forward Error Correction (FEC) features for link validation.
• Interface with and control latest-generation SerDes DSPs from Broadcom, Marvell, and Credo.
• Implement and maintain CMIS-compliant firmware, including register map compliance, initialization sequences, Application Select (AppSel) support, and firmware download and upgrade flows.
• Ensure compatibility with CMIS interoperability and compliance testing.
• Develop firmware for Infineon PSoC MCUs, including peripheral configuration and board-level bring-up.
• Integrate MCU firmware with external SerDes DSPs and system control interfaces.
• Perform hands-on hardware bring-up and debugging using high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators, and in-circuit debuggers.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to diagnose board-level and signal-integrity-related issues.
• Design firmware with Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles in mind.
• Support manufacturing test flows, automation, and diagnostics.
• Develop firmware hooks and features to enable efficient high-volume testing and fault isolation.
• Use Git or SVN for source control and participate in structured code reviews using Gerrit.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, design reviews, and documentation.
• Follow best practices for coding standards, version control, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development programs catered to helping you reach any career goals.
• Unconditional Inclusion, celebrating individual uniqueness and flexibility to manage work and personal needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level