Senior Principal Engineer (Software/Firmware)

I8IS INC

USonsite$200k-$260k/yrPosted Jul 10, 2026
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Skills

gitlabpythonc++jiradsp

About the role

Join a pioneering organization at the forefront of semiconductor and optical connectivity technologies. As a Senior Principal Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and product excellence in cutting-edge firmware solutions designed for high-speed data transmission.

Key Responsibilities

Manage firmware for coherent optical modules, including bring-up, calibration, validation, and production release.

Architect and implement features including hitless firmware upgrades, bootloader design, and hardware adaptation layers.

Work closely with DSP, hardware, ATE, and test engineering teams to ensure seamless integration.

Act as a technical expert to respond to customer inquiries and debug complex field issues across hardware/firmware boundaries.

Qualifications

Required

15+ years in embedded software/firmware architecture, design, and implementation.

Deep, hands-on experience in coherent optical module firmware and SoC-based embedded platforms.

Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ firmware development and Python-based scripting.

Strong background in bootloader design and debugging.

Proficiency with Jira, GitLab, and CI/CD-based release flows.

What We Offer

Competitive annual salary between $200,000 and $260,000.

Full-time, on-site work arrangement in Santa Clara, California.

Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team environment.

Compensation

This Teacher role pays $200k-$260k/yr. Within typical range for teacher roles in United States.

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