Silicon Firmware Engineer

Experience Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:Ireland - Dublin, IE

Requisition ID: 7995

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/Io T, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with the customer support and production test teams on debug/test of RMA/RFA devices and test program updates
• Working closely with our IC designers to develop real-time embedded software for our cutting-edge ultra-wideband (UWB) radio products, targeting secure transactions and real time location systems (RTLS)
• Developing / porting low-level UWB and peripheral driver software
• Designing and developing APIs, and verifying operation on pre-tapeout and on early sample devices
• Diagnosing practical problems and delivering solutions to them.
• Support and assist customers through sales, marketing, and applications team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a good honours degree in Engineering or Computer Science from a recognised university.
• Have experience in design and debug of embedded systems software and be proficient in ‘C’.
• Have good written and oral communications skills, able to interpret written requirements and technical specs, and generate coherent documents during all phases of software development.
• Be capable of taking a leading role in the software system design, able to work alone or in a team as the need arises.

And, ideally have experience of some or all of the following:

• Development of software and drivers for SOC microprocessors and their peripherals.
• System architecture design and security considerations.
• Wireless communications protocols, including data encryption and authentication aspects.
• SPI, DMA, secure firmware boot, RTOS, ARM Cortex, Crypto Cell and Trust Zone.

Optional experience requirements, for additional consideration:

• Security protocols and digital certification: AES, ECDH, GCMP, CCM, ECSDA, RSA, PKCS, HMAC
• Wireless sensor networks (WSN), 6Lo WPAN, Thread, Zig Bee, Bluetooth, BLE,
• Multiple microprocessor systems.
• Python, C++, Qt, Cygwin, Android, Linux, Eclipse, Git, SVN, USB
• Protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi and especially IEEE 802.15 wireless protocols
• Two-way ranging and/or real-time location systems (RTLS)
• Automotive coding guidelines and development requirements

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, and/or any other status protected by law.