Unknown Company

Engineer, Embedded Software (new graduate)

san diego, california • Posted 2 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time General

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Embedded Software Engineer (new graduates) to support development, bring‑up, and debugging of next‑generation wireless SoC platforms. This role provides hands‑on experience working on embedded firmware, MAC/PHY/RF systems, silicon validation, and real‑time software development in a fast‑paced semiconductor environment.

What You’ll Gain

  • Hands‑on experience with embedded firmware development on wireless SoCs
  • Exposure to MAC, PHY, RF, and modem software architectures
  • Experience debugging real‑time embedded systems and wireless data paths
  • Exposure to embedded command‑processing and host interface software frameworks
  • Mentorship from experienced embedded software engineers
  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge wireless connectivity technologies

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in development and debugging of embedded firmware for MAC, PHY, and RF subsystems on wireless SoCs
  • Support silicon bring‑up, validation, and debugging activities in lab environments
  • Help analyze wireless/RF performance metrics such as throughput, latency, EVM, SEM, Power
  • Assist with debugging issues across firmware, hardware, MAC, PHY, and RF subsystems at chip, board, and system levels
  • Support development and debugging of embedded host interface and command‑processing frameworks used for system configuration, diagnostics, and feature control
  • Develop and maintain software tools and automation scripts (Python/C/C++) for log analysis, test automation, validation, and data processing
  • Support RF bring‑up and validation activities optimization, and performance tuning
  • Work with DMA engines, interrupts, embedded peripherals, memory‑mapped registers, and RTOS‑based software components
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including MAC, RFIC, modem, validation, systems, and ASIC engineers to investigate and resolve issues
  • Document debug findings, validation procedures, software workflows, and test results clearly
  • Generate debug summaries, validation reports, and presentations for engineering reviews

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
  • Fundamental understanding of embedded systems, digital communications, networking, and RF concepts
  • Programming experience in C/C++ and Python
  • Basic understanding of wireless systems
  • Familiarity with embedded debugging concepts, RTOS basics, interrupts, DMA, or low‑level software development
  • Understanding of basic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, or signal generators
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem‑solving skills
  • Good communication and collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams
  • Detail/Team‑oriented and adaptable to fast‑paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to wireless MAC/PHY/RF concepts such as time/frequency/bit processing domains, RF metrics measurement
  • Familiarity with SoC architecture, inter‑processor communication, memory‑mapped registers, MCU/RISC‑V/ARM systems
  • Experience with embedded firmware projects, hardware bring‑up, or lab debugging
  • Experience with scripting, automation frameworks, or data analysis tools
  • Academic or project experience involving wireless communication systems, embedded firmware, or networking software

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Engineer, Embedded Software (new graduate) in san diego at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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