Senior Firmware Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Senior Firmware Engineer that can capably lead/work independently on Firmware design and development tasks while working within the common core code base used within Coherent Inc’s high-performance transceiver and optical modules.
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for complex systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Work with low-level protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, and MDIO for communication between devices
• Implement efficient sorting algorithms and design-specific algorithms tailored to embedded systems.
• Develop and debug embedded Linux software, leveraging Yocto, OpenWRT, and device driver development skills.
• Perform data analysis and work with sorting algorithms, designing specific algorithms as required by project specifications.
• Utilize scripting languages such as Shell and Python to automate tasks, Debugging, board bringup,test scripts for FPGA and etc.
• Simulate and verify firmware to ensure robustness and error-free operation.
• Use tools such as oscilloscopes, debuggers (Keil, Eclipse), and other hardware diagnostics to troubleshoot and optimize firmware.
• Must develop a complete understanding of the Coherent Inc. common core code base and assist with implementation and/or debug for all assigned development projects.
• Develop Firmware for transceiver modules as schedules and target dates require.
• Guide and assist module designers to complete digital embedded module controller related hardware designs.
• Coordinate Firmware development with hardware, manufacturing, test and other groups.
• Be familiar with industry standards and customer requirements.
• Evaluate future requirements and define/develop the needed Firmware architecture to meet these requirements.
• Perform training and support of Coherent Inc. personnel in field of expertise.
• Interact with critical customers to provide technical support, as needed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), or Computer Science Engineering (CSE).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Expertise in C, C++, Data Structures (DS), and Embedded Linux programming.
• Proficiency in UART, I2C, SPI, and MDIO communication protocols.
• Experience with Yocto/OpenWRT and Embedded Linux Device Driver development is highly desirable.
• Good to have knowledge of FPGA code development toolchains, specifically Quartus and ModelSim.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Shell and Python) for automation, debugging, board bring up, and test scripts for FPGA.
• Good to have knowledge of digital signal processing methods/techniques.
• Strong experience in simulation, verification, and debugging.
• Proficient in using debugging and analysis tools such as GDB(Linux), Keil, Eclipse, and oscilloscopes.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills for problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Must be hard-working with good communication skills.
• Must be able to work both independently with minimal guidance, as well as part of a team.
• Be flexible and ability to excel in a cross-organizational, cross-cultural, global team environment.

Working Conditions

• Should be flexible to work outside of business hours.
• The work mode of Finisar India is Hybrid i.e. 3 days at office.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Finisar India (Subsidiary of Coherent Corp) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.