Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Analog Connectivity

Role Overview

• Own the complete firmware stack for analog connectivity products, from low-level hardware abstraction through customer-facing APIs
• Design and implement embedded firmware that controls complex analog subsystems including adaptive equalization, gain control, PLL/CDR feedback loops, and thermal management
• Architect calibration algorithms, state machines, and control flow for managing analog tuning parameters across process, voltage, and temperature variation
• Establish software quality gates and validation criteria at each development phase
• Help recruit and hire two engineers to join your team, with ongoing involvement in recruiting as the team expands
• Lead your team, whether through direct management or technical mentorship, through design, implementation, code review, and debugging activities
• Lead architecture discussions and technical tradeoff decisions; balance performance, code size, maintainability, and time-to-market
• Serve as the go-to technical expert for mixed-signal firmware and analog control loop behavior
• Drive difficult debug sessions in the lab and through remote customer support, coordinating across silicon design, systems, and applications teams
• Partner with analog circuit designers to understand hardware behavior, tuning requirements, and failure modes
• Collaborate with product applications to translate customer requirements into firmware features and APIs
• Work alongside silicon and system validation teams to develop test plans, automate characterization flows, and verify firmware behavior across corner cases
• Coordinate with field applications engineers to support customer integration and resolve deployment issues
• Provide regular project updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and technical challenges

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of embedded C/C++ firmware development in resource-constrained environments
• Proven track record as a Technical Lead or Team Lead on embedded projects from architecture through production
• Deep understanding of microcontroller architecture, memory-mapped peripherals, interrupt handling, and bare-metal firmware design
• Solid experience with analog control loops: PID controllers, feedback systems, adaptive algorithms, and tuning methodologies
• Strong proficiency with Linux development tools: gcc/clang, make, bash scripting, gdb, and git
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and systematic debugging approach on real hardware
• Comfort with ambiguity and a willingness to take on whatever challenges arise in a fast-moving startup environment

Tech Stack

• Linux

Benefits

• comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage
• discretionary bonus
• extremely competitive equity package
• professional development opportunities
• culture that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation