System Control Firmware Engineer

**Description**

**Invent the future with us**

Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing by developing SoCs and platform solutions focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute. As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable AI compute for cloud, edge, and physical applications.

AI is showing up in essentially every part of the technology landscape, and we’re focused on delivering the performance, efficiency, and reliability those workloads require. Ampere is building compute silicon and platforms for AI applications spanning a broad range of industries. We focus on solving exciting challenges in areas such as robotics and automotive, among others, but the core of our work is enabling efficient AI at scale and across multiple application domains.

Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we’d love to have you apply!

**About The Role**

• In this role, you will join our Firmware/Software Development team and gain valuable hands-on experience across all aspects of server-class firmware and software development with covering design, implementation, verification, and debugging robust and innovative firmware for Ampere’s SoC products.
• You will collaborate closely with experienced software development engineers, contributing to breakthrough solutions that advance cloud and AI computing technology. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment focused on delivering world-class products.

**What You’ll Achieve**

• Develop and implement protocols and interfaces for communications between System Control Firmware and various other subsystems and system-wide components.
• Bring up and verify System Control Processor firmware across virtual platforms, emulation systems, and final hardware
• Drive complex issues from initial investigation through root cause, corrective action, verification, and release
• Deliver high-quality, sustainable code and documentation that can be reused across future products.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across multiple subsystems, including firmware, software and operating systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive timely resolution of complex Firmware/Software bugs.
• Provide support for multiple platforms and projects, serving both internal teams and external customers.

**About You**

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in firmware, embedded software, platform security, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in either Firmware, Device Driver, Real Time OS (RTOS), or Linux software development is a plus.
• Experience with 32-bit and 64-bit ARM® architecture, including ARM® server platforms and system boot flows is highly desirable
• Experience with ARM® firmware programming, bootloader, bring-up, boot sequences, system initialization, and multi-threaded programming.
• Knowledge of embedded hardware interfaces and protocols such as UART, I2C, SMBus, I3C, SPI, Ethernet, etc.
• Experience using JTAG and debugging tools such as TRACE32 or OpenOCD.
• Experience with Kconfig, Device Tree, CMake, or comparable firmware build and configuration systems.
• Experience with source-control and development infrastructure, including Git, Jira, or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle practices, Agile methodologies, code review, continuous integration, and release management.
• Track record of writing secure, sustainable/maintainable, and testable production-quality code.
• Demonstrated experience driving features from requirements and architecture through implementation, integration, verification, and production release.
• Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound technical decisions in a complex, cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including the ability to influence architecture, resolve ambiguity, mentor engineers, and drive execution without direct authority.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

**What We’ll Offer**

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits.

**Benefits Highlights Include**

• Premium healthcare, personal accident, and fully paid social insurance scheme as well as annual health check, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
• Generous paid time off policy so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
• Daily catered lunch, a variety of snacks, energizing coffee or tea, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.