Company Description Axiado is an AI-enhanced security processor company redefining the control and management of every digital system. The company was founded in 2017, and currently has 100+ employees. At Axiado, developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect each other, and go the extra mile to achieve exceptional results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, deliver innovation, and change the world. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to apply for this job.
Job Description
Axiado software team is seeking a Lead Platform Firmware Engineer who has worked on Linux and embedded systems. The position is responsible for owning specific features to take such features from concept to delivery. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing and optimizing firmware for our platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
Qualifications
10+ years of overall firmware engineering experience with 5+ years developing Networking and Hardware based Firewall firmware solutions for Linux or any RTOS.
Strong academic credentials with a master's degree in CS / EE, Mathematics, or other quantitative area of study
Design, develop, and optimize firmware for embedded systems using real-time operating systems like Zephyr and Linux.
Implement shared memory mechanisms for efficient data sharing between processes or components within the firmware.
Develop and integrate Inter-Process Communication (IPC) solutions to enable communication and synchronization between processors or threads running on the system.
Design and implement Remote Procedure Call (RPC) frameworks for seamless communication between different modules or components of the firmware.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and QA engineers, to ensure successful integration and validation of firmware features.
Perform performance analysis, profiling, and optimization of firmware components to meet stringent latency, throughput, and resource constraints.
Experience with ARM processors, Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL), and Software Development Kits (SDKs).
Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG for troubleshooting hardware and firmware issues.
Write clear and concise technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and user guides.
Substantial and proven C programming knowledge.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
Experience in embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and ARM processors
Good understanding of low level firmware architecture, bare metal and security.
Familiarity with Agile Scrum and software release planning processes
Experience working at a semiconductor company.
Additional Information
Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.
We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.
Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.