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Senior Firmware Engineer

Job in Milpitas, Santa Clara County, California, 95035, USA
Listing for: ScaleFlux
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Embedded Systems / Firmware, DevOps
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Department: Engineering/Firmware Development

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled CXL (Compute Express Link) Firmware Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on the development, optimization, and debugging of firmware for next-generation CXL-enabled systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in low-level firmware development, PCIe, memory subsystems, and system software for high-performance computing environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain firmware solutions for CXL-based devices and memory systems.
  • Implement and optimize firmware components supporting CXL protocol, including memory pooling, coherency, and device enumeration.
  • Work closely with hardware, software, and system architecture teams to ensure seamless CXL integration.
  • Debug and resolve firmware issues related to CXL, PCIe, and memory management using various debugging tools and techniques.
  • Collaborate on performance tuning and power optimization for CXL-based systems.
  • Stay updated on CXL specifications and contribute to industry discussions and standards where applicable.
  • Develop unit tests, validation frameworks, and automated testing strategies to ensure firmware quality and reliability.
  • Provide technical documentation and support to internal teams and external partners.
Required Qualifications
  • Engineer with 5+ years of experience in Linux kernel and kernel module development
  • Experienced in Linux support and development with knowledge in one or more of the following areas: memory management, cache and memory subsystems, schedulers, file systems, architecture-specific code (x86, ARM, RISC-V)
  • Hands‑on experience with high‑speed protocols like PCIe/CXL is a plus
  • Good system knowledge and debugging mechanisms in the Linux kernel (ftrace, kdump, ktraces, ebpf, …)
  • Familiarity with embedded systems development at SoC / Bare Metal level.
  • Good knowledge of industry standards, such as BMC, IPMI, PCI/PCIe/CXL, I2C, I3C, SPD, SMBUS, ACPI and etc.
  • Good knowledge of OCP standards, MCTP, PLDM, SPDM, JEDC and etc.
  • Well organized, with good written and oral communication skills.
  • Self‑learning skill to understand and develop good understanding of the system.
Why Join Us
  • Work on cutting‑edge CXL technology shaping the future of memory and computing architectures.
  • Collaborate with industry leaders and top engineers in high‑performance computing and semiconductor design
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  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

If you are passionate about firmware development and excited to work on next‑generation CXL‑based systems, we would love to hear from you!

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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