About Position:
A Senior Staff Engineer in this domain acts as a high-level technical leader, architect, and mentor, responsible for designing and bringing up complex embedded systems, particularly for networking hardware. They possess deep expertise across both hardware and software, overseeing projects from low-level component interaction to the full software stack.
- Role: Embedded C Engineer
- Location: All Persistent Locations
- Experience: 6+ Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Technical Leadership & System Architecture
- Lead architecture and technical direction for new embedded and networking hardware platforms.
- Define hardwaresoftware interfaces, bring-up strategies, and system-level design requirements.
- Drive board bring-up activities, from initial power-on to complete system stability, including deep debugging and lab work.
- Low-Level Software & Firmware Development
- Develop highly optimized C/C++ code for embedded, resourceconstrained environments.
- Architect, develop, and debug bootloaders (UBoot) and system firmware (BIOS) across Intel x86, ARM, and MIPS platforms.
- Ensure secure, reliable boot flows through collaboration with platform security teams.
- Linux Kernel & Driver Integration
- Design, integrate, and maintain Linux kernel subsystems and custom device drivers (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe).
- Enhance and debug networking stack interactions with highperformance switching silicon.
- Contribute to opensource projects (ONIE, OpenBMC, etc.).
- BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) Leadership
- Own architecture and development of BMC firmware using OpenBMC.
- Implement manageability interfaces such as IPMI and Redfish.
- Lead design of security features and HROT (Hardware Root of Trust).
- Networking Hardware Expertise
- Lead development, debugging, and performance tuning for networking systems using Broadcom/Marvell silicon (Trident 4, Tomahawk, CN9XXX, etc.).
- Work with high-speed components including SerDes, optical modules, Ethernet PHYs, and PCIe PHYs.
- Build Systems & Linux Distributions
- Architect embedded Linux distributions using Yocto/Buildroot.
- Integrate, customize, and optimize enterprise distributions such as Rocky Linux for new hardware platforms.
- Team Leadership & Engineering Excellence
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, guidance, and architectural insights.
- Influence engineering processes through agile practices, best development practices, and continuous improvement.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and progress in a clear, client-friendly manner.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Computer Science (required).
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems and networking hardware software development.
- Embedded Systems & Hardware Bring-Up Skills
- Expertise in Intel x86, ARM, and MIPS processor architectures.
- Strong proficiency with UBoot, BIOS, firmware porting, customization, and debugging.
- Proven success leading complex board bring-up using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Trace32, and debug/programming tools.
- Deep understanding of BMC architecture, development, and platform security (including HROT).
- Low-Level Programming & Linux Kernel Expertise
- Expert-level C programming; strong C++ skills for embedded environments.
- Mastery of Linux kernel internals: device drivers, memory management, processes, and scheduling.
- Extensive experience developing drivers for I2C, SPI, UART, USB, PCIe.
- Strong command over Yocto/Buildroot and Linux distribution customization.
- Networking & Hardware Component Knowledge
- Deep understanding of networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP) and Layer 1 technologies.
- Experience with SerDes, Ethernet/PCIe PHYs, and optical module debugging.
- Hands-on experience with switch silicon from Broadcom, Marvell, and similar vendors.
- Strong familiarity with OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, and modern hardware management protocols.
- Leadership, Communication & Problem-Solving
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and large-scale engineering initiatives.
- Strong architectural vision with the ability to produce detailed specifications and feasibility assessments.
- Exceptional debug and root-cause analysis abilities for complex system-level issues.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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