What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Firmware Principal Engineer position at Data Wave Technologies Inc?
Job Title: Senior Principal Engineer, Software/Firmware
Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)
Duration: Full Time
Job description
-Senior Principal Engineer, Software/Firmware - coherent optical module firmware/SoC-based embedded platforms/CPO Required15 Years of experience in embedded software/firmware architecture, design, and implementation.
-Deep expertise in coherent optical module firmware (400ZR, 800ZR, or equivalent) and associated standards (OIF-400ZR, C-CMIS, CMIS 4.x/5.x).
-Strong background in bootloader design, firmware upgrade mechanisms (including hitless/in-service upgrade), and flash management.
-Experience with SoC-based embedded platforms (MCU/DSP-based architectures).
-Proficiency in C/C firmware development and Python-based test/automation scripting.
-Demonstrated ability to own and deliver programs end-to-end - from alpha bring-up through GA release and production support.
-Strong debugging skills across hardware/firmware boundaries; experience with lab bench bring-up, ATE integration, and field issue resolution.
-Experience with Jira, GitLab, and CI/CD-based firmware release flows.
-Excellent communication skills; able to work effectively with customers, hardware engineers, and DSP teams..
-Preferred Prior experience at an optical module company or optical semiconductor company
-Familiarity with Marvell optical or coherent DSP platforms or equivalent.
-Background in calibration and control algorithms for optical components (EDFA, MZ, TOSA, etc.)