Firmware Developer – RISC-V Architecture

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Job Summary

The Firmware Developer will play a critical role in designing and developing firmware for RISC-V architecture. This position involves working with low-level programming and ensuring efficient hardware-software interaction in System on Chip (SoC) and microcontroller architectures. The developer will contribute to the organization’s goals by enhancing product performance and ensuring robust firmware functionality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for RISC-V architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement hardware-software integration.
• Utilize debugging tools such as JTAG and GDB to troubleshoot and optimize firmware performance.
• Engage in the development of hardware abstraction layers (HAL) and board support packages (BSPs).
• Implement security features in firmware, such as secure boot and firmware encryption.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain documentation for firmware development processes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong expertise in RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA).
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly language programming.
  • Experience with embedded systems development tools, including GCC, LLVM, and OpenOCD.
  • Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS and Zephyr.
  • Familiarity with Linux kernel development.
  • Understanding of hardware-software interaction in SoC and microcontroller architectures.
  • Hands-on experience with debugging tools like JTAG, GDB, and logic analyzers.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with RISC-V Vector Extensions, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and AI accelerators.
• Background in secure boot, firmware encryption, and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with open-source RISC-V projects and communities.
• Hands-on knowledge of FPGA prototyping for firmware validation.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in embedded firmware development.

Environment

• This position is offered as a contractual, full-time role. The specific location is not specified.

Salary

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Benefits

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