Firmware Engineering Manager
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Synopsys is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of 5-8 firmware engineers in developing training algorithms and control logic for next-generation memory interface PHYs. The role involves managing the project lifecycle, collaborating with global customers, and coaching engineers on embedded C development, RTL integration, and debugging strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of 5 to 8 firmware engineers building training algorithms and control logic for next-generation DDR, LPDDR, and HBM memory interface PHYs
- Manage the full project lifecycle for complex PHY firmware deliverables, from architecture discussions through customer deployment and support
- Spend up to 20% of your time working directly with global customers to clarify requirements, resolve technical issues
- Coach and develop engineers across experience levels, providing technical guidance on embedded C development, RTL integration, and debugging strategies
- Drive engineering standards for code quality, documentation, and testing practices across the team
- Debug and resolve issues that span firmware, RTL, and hardware interfaces using waveform analysis and cross-domain troubleshooting
- Represent the team in technical reviews and stakeholder meetings, translating complex engineering tradeoffs into clear recommendations
Requirements
- BSc, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
- Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Engineering Manager leading embedded firmware or silicon IP development teams
- Strong proficiency in C for embedded firmware applications, you have written and debugged production-level code in resource-constrained environments
- Hands-on experience with RTL waveform analysis and debugging, you can trace issues across the firmware and hardware boundary
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow engineers, with specific examples of helping team members level up technically
- Strong communication skills, you can discuss technical tradeoffs with engineers, explain project status to stakeholders, and work through requirements with customers
- Experience working in both hardware and software development contexts, understanding how firmware interacts with RTL and physical interfaces
Desired Qualifications
- Balance runtime performance with quality of results
- Work on the challenging problem of PHY-to-memory interface training for next-generation protocols and bus speeds
- Value fresh perspectives and is committed to mentoring and integrating new leaders into the technical and cultural fabric of the team
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and healthcare plans that work for you and your family.
- In addition to company holidays, we have ETO and FTO Programs.
- Maternity and paternity leave, parenting resources, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and more.
- Purchase Synopsys common stock at a 15% discount, with a 24 month look-back.
- Save for your future with our retirement plans that vary by region and country.
- Competitive salaries.
Skills
embedded CRTLDDRLPDDRHBM
#engineering#firmware#silicon IP
About Synopsys Inc
Smart, Secure Everything—From Silicon to Software Synopsys technology is at the heart of innovations that are changing the way we live and work. The Internet of Things. Autonomous cars. Wearables. Smart medical devices. Secure financial services. Machine learning and computer vision. These breakthroughs are ushering in the era of Smart, Secure Everything―where devices are getting smarter, everything’s connected, and everything must be secure. Powering this new era of technology are advanced silicon chips, which are made even smarter by the remarkable software that drives them. Synopsys is at…
Company
Synopsys IncJob Posted
3 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
CA$146,000–219,000 / year
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Nepean, Canada
Qualification
Bachelor, Master, Doctoral
Applicants
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