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Firmware Engineer – Post-Silicon Validation
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Hybrid work 2 to 3 days a week
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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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with post-silicon validation, silicon bring-up, or hardware validation.
Familiarity with ARM-based SoCs and embedded processors.
Experience with interfaces such as JTAG, UART, SPI, I2C, PCIe, USB, GPIO, or similar protocols.
Experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.
Experience reading hardware schematics and debugging board-level issues.
Experience with Git or other version control systems.
Familiarity with automated test frameworks and CI/CD workflows.
Experience working in cross-functional hardware and firmware development environments.

Nice to Have

Experience with firmware performance optimization and diagnostics.
Knowledge of bootloaders, device drivers, or low-level system software.
Experience supporting silicon characterization, reliability testing, or manufacturing validation.
Familiarity with scripting and automation for large-scale validation environments.

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Position Id: 26-15574
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