onsemi is a company that focuses on innovative silicon and software solutions to address complex challenges. They are seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their embedded firmware development team, where the role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop low-level firmware for advanced power management and sensing solutions.
Collaborate with system architects, design engineers, firmware engineers, and applications engineers to define and implement optimal firmware solutions
Develop firmware architecture specifications and associated test plans
Architect and implement embedded firmware primarily in C, with occasional use of C++ or assembly as required
Debug firmware on custom hardware platforms and prototypes
Optimize, refactor, and maintain existing firmware codebases
Participate in an Agile development environment, contributing to task planning, execution, and timely status updates
Apply best practices for coding, documentation, and tool usage (e.g., Git, JIRA, and related development tools)
Work closely with digital design engineers to emulate and validate new designs using FPGA platforms
Leverage AI‑assisted tools throughout the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design exploration, coding, test generation, debugging, documentation, and code review
Evaluate and apply AI capabilities in a disciplined and secure manner to improve developer productivity, code quality, and system understanding
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
1-3 years of experience in embedded firmware development
Strong proficiency in embedded C, with working knowledge of C++ and assembly language
Solid understanding of embedded system design at both board and IC levels
Good knowledge of microprocessor architectures, including memory subsystems, interrupts, and common peripherals
Experience with communication protocols such as UART, I²C, SPI, and USB
Familiarity with hardware debug and analysis tools (e.g., hardware debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Proven ability to plan and manage work to meet project deadlines
Detail‑oriented, quality‑focused, and a strong team player
Interest in or experience with the semiconductor industry
Demonstrated experience using AI‑assisted development tools across multiple stages of the software lifecycle (design, implementation, validation, and maintenance)
Ability to critically assess AI‑generated outputs, validate correctness, and integrate them safely into production‑grade firmware
Preferred
Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python
Experience with ARM Cortex‑M based microcontrollers
Hands‑on experience with FPGA prototype platforms for system evaluation
Experience with Verilog or SystemVerilog
Experience running and analyzing RTL simulations
Experience building or customizing AI‑enabled workflows (e.g., prompt engineering, automation, or tool integration) to support firmware development, verification, or documentation
Familiarity with enterprise and security considerations when applying AI in a regulated or IP‑sensitive environment
Benefits
Education assistance
Patent and publication incentives
Exposure to cutting‑edge technologies
Volunteer and charitable programs
Flexible work hours
Comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits
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