Firmware Developer

Role Description

UST Job Title: Associate III - Semiconductor S/W Product Development

Who We Are

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Job Title: Firmware Developer

Key Responsibilities

Semiconductor Product Development

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for various hardware platforms.
Implement and optimize device drivers, bootloaders, communication stacks, and middleware components.
Collaborate with hardware, validation, and system engineering teams to define firmware requirements.
Perform board bring-up, hardware validation, and firmware debugging.
Develop firmware for interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, and GPIO.
Analyze and resolve firmware-related defects and performance issues.
Participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards and best practices.
Develop unit tests and support system integration and manufacturing activities.
Create technical documentation including design specifications, test plans, and release notes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
Strong programming skills in C and C++.
Experience with microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded hardware architectures.
Knowledge of RTOS concepts, scheduling, synchronization, and memory management.
Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG, GDB, Oscilloscopes, and Logic Analyzers.
Understanding of embedded communication protocols and device driver development.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ARM Cortex-M/A, RISC-V, or similar architectures.
Experience in BSP development and bootloader customization.
Knowledge of Linux kernel concepts and embedded Linux.
Exposure to secure boot, OTA updates, and firmware security.
Familiarity with Agile development practices.

What We Believe

At UST, our culture is built on our core values:

Humility

We listen, learn, and act selflessly.

Humanity

We strive to improve the lives of others through our work.

Integrity

We honor commitments and act responsibly.

We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and innovation placing people at the center of everything we do.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Skills

Embedded Linux, JTAG, Linux Kernel, Embedded Systems
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