Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top-tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world’s most demanding computational challenges with our next-generation networking solutions. 

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles. 

Cornelis Networks is seeking a Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with experience writing optimized C code, preferably for fabrics or networks. Ideal candidates will have written C/C++ code for high performance, optimal efficiency, and low memory footprint. The candidate will have experience writing and debugging C code in embedded processors. The successful candidate who demonstrates strong team building, collaboration, and leadership skills will have opportunities for growth into a leadership position. 

Key Responsibilities 

Develop optimized C code for embedded processors 

Collaborate with architects and hardware engineers when designing the software architecture 

Develop and implement standard processes for unit test, collaborate on CI implementations 

Review other team members’ design documents and pull requests 

Layout and establish design documents with the engineering team 

Review and provide strong feedback on firmware and software architecture specifications and design specifications 

Work with the Software Engineering Manager to identify tasks and build out schedules 

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelor’s, Computer Science, or related discipline, or the equivalent in training and experience 

Minimum experience: ~10 years; we level based on capability 

Experience in C or C++ 

Familiarity with software development tools and toolchains including gcc and/or clang, make, cmake, git, bug tracking software (e.g. Jira), GitHub 

Familiarity with debugging tools used in an embedded environment (logic analyzer, JTAG debugger and innovative methods for logging information for analysis and debug purposes) 

Comfort with Linux user space and basic systems tools; familiarity with sockets or message-based I/O. 

Understanding of how binary protocols work: framing, headers, IDs, checksums/CRC, and state machines. 

Experience with at least one low speed or board level interface (I2C/SMBus, SPI, UART)  

Ability to read a technical standard/spec and translate it into working code and tests. 

Familiarity with PLDM/MCTP DMTF specifications and an eagerness to learn PLDM and MCTP deeply and ship production quality code. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Master’s in Computer Science or related discipline. 

Familiarity with any DMTF standards: MCTP (DSP0236/37/38/39) or PLDM (DSP0240/41/45/48; 0267/0257). You do not need prior production experience; interest and aptitude are enough. 

Experience with Python for test harnesses; Wireshark dissectors; logic analyzer traces; or OpenBMC tooling (libmctp, libpldm, pldmtool). 

Basics of embedded development (RTOS) or Linux kernel subsystems is a plus. 

Experience with the following: 

ARM or other RISC processors in an embedded environment 

RISC-V processors familiarity 

PCIe/VDM 

Location: This is a remote position for employees residing within the United States.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes equity, cash, and incentives, along with health and retirement benefits. Our dynamic, flexible work environment provides the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most influential names in the semiconductor industry.

At Cornelis Networks your base salary is only one component of your comprehensive total rewards package. Your base pay will be determined by factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and location relative to the hiring range for the position. Depending on your role, you may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives.

In addition to your base pay, you’ll have access to a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance. We also offer generous paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees. Other paid time off benefits include sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave.

Cornelis Networks does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Cornelis Networks is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.