Firmware / Software Manager – High-Speed SerDes

OverviewFirmware / Software Manager – High-Speed SerDes. Alphawave Semi is seeking a technical leader to architect, develop, and maintain embedded firmware and host-side software powering high-speed SerDes PHYs (PCIe, Ethernet, UALink, UEC). You will own the complete lifecycle—from pre-silicon development through post-silicon bring-up, production release, and ongoing customer support—while driving best-in-class engineering practices, schedule predictability, and product quality.What You’ll DoTechnical Leadership: Define firmware & software architecture (boot, calibration loops, DSP microcode, link training, diagnostics). Guide design decisions on code modularity, traceability, and real-time performance. Review schematics and IP block diagrams to align FW/SW with analog/mixed-signal design.People & Project Management: Recruit, mentor, and grow a team of 6–10 embedded/FW engineers and validation developers. Set clear goals, conduct regular 1-on-1s, and drive performance feedback. Build and track project plans; manage risks with data-driven mitigation. Cross-functional execution: partner daily with analog, digital, verification, and systems teams to close specifications, timing, and feature trade-offs. Coordinate with product and customer-engineering teams to translate requirements into deliverables.Process & Quality: Champion robust CI/CD (GitLab CI, Jenkins), code review, and static-analysis flows. Author and enforce FW release checklist (regression, coverage, automated HW-in-loop testing).Post-Silicon & Customer Support: Lead lab bring-up, performance tuning, and link compliance testing. Provide root-cause analysis for customer issues; drive quick patch releases and long-term fixes. Create reference drivers, SDKs, and comprehensive documentation for external partners. Develop test plans for silicon bring up.What You’ll NeedB.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.8+ years in embedded firmware development, with 3+ years leading teams; proven ownership of at least one SerDes or other high-speed I/O product from tape-out to volume production.Expert-level C/C++; solid assembly familiarity (ARM, RISC-V, or proprietary DSP ISA).Deep understanding of SerDes link architecture (CDR/PLL, TX/RX equalization, link training, PRBS/BERT).Hands-on with RTOS/bare-metal systems, boot-loaders, interrupt handling, and low-level register programming.Proficient in Python for test automation; comfort with oscilloscopes, BERTs, and high-speed scopes.Process & ToolsGit-based workflows, Github/GitLab review, Jira, static analysis (Coverity, clang-tidy), Jenkins/GitLab CI.Soft SkillsClear technical communication, data-driven decision making, and the ability to influence across analog, digital, and software domains.Preferred / “Nice-to-Have”PCIe 5.0/6.0, Ethernet, UCIe, DDR, or HBM SerDes experience.Knowledge of DSP-based adaptation algorithms (FFE, CTLE, DFE).Familiarity with Verilog test benches or mixed-signal co-simulation (AMS).Customer-facing debug or field-application engineering background.We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.BenefitsYou’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits:Health & WellnessComprehensive health planHealth Spending Account (HSA)Wellness Spending Account (WSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Time OffPaid VacationPaid HolidaysParental Leave Top-Up ProgramEqual Employment OpportunityAlphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Semiconductor Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr