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Silicon Firmware Engineer

Experience Level:  Individual Contributor
Job Type:  Full-Time
Location: 

Belgium - Zele, BE

Requisition ID:  7564

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

 

At Qorvo, we create innovative RF solutions – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. Within the Connectivity Systems business unit, you will get an opportunity to shape the future of the connected home and pioneer cutting-edge connectivity solutions. Typical products to whom we supply our solutions are smart lighting, thermostats, smart home speakers, mobile phones, laptops, access points, etc.

 

Job description:

 

We are seeking a talented and experienced Silicon Firmware Engineer to join our international Silicon Firmware team. You should have a strong background in wireless protocols and be proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, and Python. This role involves developing and optimizing firmware for our Ultra-wideband (UWB), Matter, Thread, Zigbee and Bluetooth (BLE) products. You will work in an agile scrum environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams of our Silicon Firmware group to deliver the building blocks for our customer solutions.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and test firmware for our UWB, BLE, Matter, Thread and Zigbee silicon.
  • Debug and resolve firmware issues, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with design and customer facing teams to define firmware architecture and requirements.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to high code quality.
  • Document firmware design and development processes.
  • Use version control systems like Git for code management and collaboration.
  • Track and manage project tasks and issues using JIRA.
  • Participate actively in agile scrum practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

 

Qualifications:

  • You hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded systems development, with preferred experience working with wireless communication standards such as BLE, UWB, and 802.15.4.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages, with experience in embedded software development for constrained devices.
  • Experience with coding standards like MISRA-C
  • Familiarity with ARM architecture and it’s development and debugging tools.
  • Proficiency with embedded systems, digital, use of lab equipment such as RF spectrum analyzers, MAC protocol software analyzers
  • Expertise in daily developer tools like, Git, Jira, Merge requests, VSCode, …
  • Experience with real-time operating systems (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, …) used in an embedded context.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-team to accomplish the tasks.

 

Our offering:

  • Great team of enthusiastic co-workers 
  • Work for a global leader in scalable and dynamic RF solutions 
  • Exciting job in a strongly growing, international high-tech company 
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A competitive salary package, in line with your expertise 
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.

 

Location:
Zele, Belgium, Utrecht, Netherlands or Dublin, Ireland (on-site)

 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO  

 

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.


 

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