Sr. Principal Firmware Engineer

Skyworks Solutions, Inc
parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Nov 06, 2024
If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution.Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We value open communication, mutual trust, and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates. Requisition ID:74196 Job Description The Role We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, hands-on, results-drivenSenior Principal Firmware Engineerwho is passionate about making our customers successful, welcomes challenges with enthusiasm and thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, to become an integral part of ourBroadcastteam. TheSenior Principal Firmware Engineerwill play key roles in system architecture, embedded firmware implementation, and technical leadership. Responsibilities Work closely with firmware, applications, hardware, marketing, and customer teams on multiple projects to: Understand, partition and document features, specifications, and dependencies Define and develop flexible and scalable firmware architectures and internal and external APIs Design and develop broadcast radio firmware elements, including features, infrastructure components, and interfaces Work with teams on system integration, resource management, performance evaluation, testing, debugging, deployment, and customer support Peer Code reviewing Qualifications MS in EE/ECE and 12+ years of hands-on embedded firmware MCU development OR BS in EE/ECE and 15+ years PhD in EE/ECE and 8+ years Background in one or more of the following areas is required Strongembedded firmware developmentin C/C++ Embedded firmware architecture and product specification, development, and validation RTOS development/integration in a multi-core environment Continuous Integration (CI) Development and Deployment Scripting languages, e.g., Python, TCL or similar Responsive, self-driven, with strong sense of ownership Exceptional communication and presentation skills Ability to interact with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels Hands-on Agile embedded firmware development Preferred Qualifications Background in one or more of the following areas is a plus: Analog and/or digital broadcast radio system development, including signal processing and communications Concepts of radio broadcast technologies used in AM, FM, DAB/DAB+, DMB, DRM, and CDR systems, such as: Seek/Scan Signal quality metrics RF-to-Bits processing and antenna diversity OFDM, Channel Estimation/Equalization and Channel decoding Carrier Frequency and Sample Rate Offset tracking and correction Audio encoding, decoding and general audio processing #LI-DD1 The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD$139,100 -$278,300 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.