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netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.)

Firmware Engineer

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.), Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Title: Firmware and IP Systems Engineer

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 12 Months

Rate: $50-$54/Hour

Job Description:

Firmware/C-Code

Python/scripting

analytical/problem solving skills

Key Responsibilities:

Execution of tests and test scripts in manual and automated environments on silicon test platforms

Test script development and execution for pre- and post-silicon firmware environment using Python

Developing and maintaining automated test framework

Development and testing of firmware designed for an embedded microcontroller in C

Debugging and supporting IP hardware and firmware issues found during pre-silicon, bring-up, validation, and production phases

Helping to define and execute the overall hardware/firmware functional test plans

Participating in collaborative technical discussions to drive resolution on technical issues

Driving technical innovation to enhance client’s capabilities and processes in IP hardware/firmware validation

Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly

Comprehensive knowledge of C and scripting languages, especially Python

Strong analytical/problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excel in a dynamic team working environment, especially one in a global setting

Assets:

Experience with IP/system level bring-up, ASIC debug techniques and methodologies

Experience with System Management and Power Management

Experience with silicon and system debugging tools

General understanding of Assembly language

Working knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and technologies

In-depth knowledge of system architectures and concepts

Technical understanding of Graphics, Display, Multimedia, PCIe, Security and/or IO architecture & design

Experience in Doxygen or other SW Documentation generator tools

Experience with emulation or other pre-silicon validation tools

Experience with common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

Experience with object-oriented programming

Familiarity with Git

Education:

Bachelor, master’s or PhD degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering, or related degrees

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