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# Staff Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Renesas Electronics America Inc.
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ARM Architecture, Assembly Language, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Firmware, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Verilog, Scripting, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Real Time Systems, Test-Driven Development (TDD), State Machines, Software Version Control
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bbb233b9e25cdfcd

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in firmware development on custom SOCs in pre and post silicon environment
 * BS/MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, or related field
 * Expert at embedded firmware development in C and assembly programming language
 * Good understanding of software development cycle and version control system
 * Skillful at interrupt, memory, and performance optimization for real-time applications
 * Deep understanding of state machine driven task management and RTOS concepts
 * Experience working with hardware RTL design in Verilog
 * Proficient at Linux command line and a scripting language such as Python/Perl
 * Strong analytical skills and debug methodology with excellent attention to detail
 * Good written and verbal communications skills, * Knowledge of ARM cortex M-series processors and ARM compiler toolchain
 * Working experience with Cadence or Synopsys design tools: SimVision or Verdi
 * Solid understanding of serial bus protocols such as I2C, SPI
 * Test Driven Development (TDD) and standalone FW unit test bench
 * Familiarity with DC-DC buck converter concepts and applications

## Description

* Design, develop, and verify embedded firmware for digital PWM voltage regulators
 * Write firmware patches to implement new features or apply hardware workaround
 * Work with hardware design team to define interface based on user requirements
 * Write specification to document firmware architecture and implementation
 * Collaborate with validation team to bring up new silicon and debug any issues found
 * Develop automated tests to validate firmware on lab bench using test equipment


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