Firmware Engineer Python SoC Level C2C Santa Clara, CA; Onsite

Role:
Firmware Engineer with Python – SoC Level

Location
:
Santa Clara, CA (Fully Onsite)

Type
:
Long-Term-Contract

We are seeking a highly skilled C Developer with strong Python expertise to work on SoC-level development and validation. The role involves 70% hands‑on development and 30% validation/testing, supporting low-level firmware, drivers, and validation frameworks for complex System‑on‑Chip platforms. The ideal candidate will work closely with architecture, hardware, and verification teams to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready silicon software.

Development (70%)

• Design, develop, and optimize C/C++ code for SoC-level firmware, drivers, and low-level software
• Develop and maintain Python-based tools, scripts, and automation frameworks to support development workflows
• Work closely with hardware, RTL, and architecture teams to enable and debug new SoC features
• Bring up and debug SoC platforms on pre‑silicon and post‑silicon environments
• Optimize code for performance, power, and memory efficiency
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions

Validation & Testing (30%)

• Develop and execute SoC-level validation and test plans
• Create Python-based validation and automation frameworks for functional and performance testing
• Debug complex system‑level issues involving hardware/software interaction
• Analyze logs, traces, and test results to identify root causes
• Collaborate with validation, verification, and QA teams to ensure silicon readiness

• Strong programming experience in C (mandatory); C++ is a plus
• Strong Python scripting and automation experience
• Hands‑on experience with SoC / embedded systems development
• Good understanding of computer architecture, CPU subsystems, memory, and interconnects
• Experience with low‑level drivers, firmware, or boot code
• Strong debugging skills using JTAG, GDB, logs, and trace tools
• Familiarity with Linux‑based environments
• Experience working with hardware/software co‑development

• Experience with pre‑silicon and post‑silicon validation
• Knowledge of ARM or RISC‑V architectures
• Exposure to UVM, System Verilog, or RTL simulations
• Experience with CI/CD, test automation, or regression frameworks
• Knowledge of performance profiling and power analysis
  
  Experience in semiconductor or SoC product companies

• Languages:
  
  C, Python, C++
• Debugging: GDB, JTAG, logic analyzers
• OS:
  Linux
• Version Control:
  Git
• Build Systems:
  Make, CMake
• Scripting & Automation:
  Python, Bash

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in cross‑functional, fast‑paced environments
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Self‑driven with attention to detail