Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer – Post-Silicon Validation

• Location: Sunnyvale, CA
• Hybrid work 2 to 3 days a week
• Salary: 5 to 10 years - 145K; 10+ yrs - 165K max

Job Summary

We are seeking a Firmware Engineer to join the Reality Labs Silicon Validation team. In this role, you will develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware that enables post-silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization of next-generation silicon platforms. You will work closely with silicon validation, hardware, ASIC, and software teams to ensure high-quality silicon delivery through effective firmware development, debugging, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and debug embedded firmware to support post-silicon bring-up and validation.
• Support silicon bring-up, hardware validation, and feature verification on new silicon platforms.
• Design, develop, and execute firmware-based validation tests.
• Develop automation tools and scripts to improve validation efficiency and test coverage.
• Debug firmware, hardware, and system-level issues using lab equipment and software debugging tools.
• Analyze validation results, identify root causes, and drive issue resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with ASIC, RTL, hardware, and software engineers throughout the silicon development lifecycle.
• Document validation procedures, test results, and technical findings.
• Continuously improve firmware quality, validation methodologies, and automation frameworks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded firmware development and debugging.
• Experience working in Linux development environments.
• Proficiency in Python or shell scripting for automation.
• Understanding of embedded systems, computer architecture, and SoC fundamentals.
• Experience with hardware/software integration and debugging.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.