Staff Engineer, Firmware Engineering

Analog Devices•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

Analog Devices’ Cloud and Datacenter Power business unit is seeking an experienced firmware engineer to develop next-generation multiphase buck voltage-regulator solutions for the datacenter and communications markets. The role involves defining, implementing, and verifying firmware for digital and mixed-signal SoC and ASIC designs, including chips and products used for power delivery. The preferred location is Colorado Springs, Colorado; the Raleigh, North Carolina design center is also a possible alternative. The engineer will develop and validate embedded assembly and C firmware and low-level system software, understand subsystem requirements, and validate chip and system operation. Firmware testing and debugging takes place through Verilog simulations, FPGA-based emulation platforms, and chips, using lab equipment and automation. The role also involves producing well-documented firmware, following and enhancing coding and documentation standards, participating in code reviews, and collaborating with analog, digital, and system designers, product definers, applications engineers, and software teams. The position offers a flexible work policy that includes remote work days and alternative schedule options. The role requires 10% travel and is a first-shift/day position. Applicants may be subject to export licensing review if the work requires access to technical data, with stated exceptions for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and protected individuals.

Requirements

At least 8 years of SoC or ASIC experience defining, implementing, and verifying firmware for digital and mixed-signal designs.
Experience designing, developing, and validating embedded assembly and C firmware and low-level system software.
Understanding of subsystem requirements and chip/system validation.
Experience testing and debugging embedded firmware through Verilog simulations, FPGA-based emulation platforms, and chips.
Knowledge of software development toolchains and best practices.
Understanding of power management and power delivery.
Solid understanding of security algorithms.
Ability to work with engineers and colleagues across analog, digital, system, product definition, applications, and software teams.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver on schedule.
Lab skills, including use of an oscilloscope and logic analyzer.

Nice To Haves

Experience with object-oriented programming, SystemVerilog, C++, or Python.
Knowledge of multiphase power converters and power architecture for the cloud and datacenter market.
Experience with 8-bit or 32-bit embedded microcontrollers, including 8051, ARM, or RISC-V.
Experience with embedded software development environments or paradigms such as Keil, Eclipse, and Visual Studio.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and validate embedded assembly and C firmware and low-level system software for power-delivery chips and products.
Understand subsystem requirements and validate chip and system operation.
Test and debug embedded firmware using Verilog simulations, FPGA-based emulation platforms, chips, lab equipment, and lab automation.
Deliver quality embedded system firmware with thorough documentation.
Follow and enhance coding standards and documentation requirements.
Participate in code reviews.
Work with analog, digital, and system designers, product definers, applications engineers, and other software team members.
Develop standalone helper tools and flow glue scripts using Python.
Develop, document, rationalize, and present system requirements to a diverse engineering audience.
Manage multiple projects and set priorities to deliver on schedule.