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Аbout GlobalFoundries GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit  www.gf.com . About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated   Member of Technical Staff (MTS) Firmware Engineer   to join our expanding engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, validate, and maintain embedded firmware solutions for next-generation high-speed networking, optical interconnect, and semiconductor products. You will work closely with Digital Design, Verification, and Systems teams to enable product bring-up, hardware validation, feature development, and performance optimization across complex hardware platforms. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including high-speed SerDes, optical engines, silicon photonics, and Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) systems. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, debug, and maintain embedded firmware for complex hardware platforms. • Develop firmware for embedded processors, microcontrollers, and management controllers integrated within advanced ASIC and optical systems. • Create low-level device drivers and hardware abstraction layers (HAL). • Implement control, monitoring, telemetry, diagnostics, and configuration firmware. • Support board bring-up, silicon validation, and system integration activities. • Develop interfaces for standards-based management protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, MDIO ... etc • Collaborate with Digital Design and Verification teams to define firmware-hardware interfaces. • Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to firmware requirements and specifications. • Analyze system performance and optimize firmware for latency, throughput, memory utilization, and power efficiency. • Create automated validation and regression environments for firmware testing. • Debug hardware/software interactions using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and JTAG debuggers. • Document firmware architecture, APIs, design specifications, and test procedures. • Support customer in resolving complex technical issues. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. • 10+ years of firmware or embedded software development experience. • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming. • Experience with embedded real-time systems and firmware architecture. • Solid understanding of computer architecture, microcontrollers, and embedded processors. • Experience working with communication protocols such as: I2C / SPI / UART / MDIO • Experience using source control systems (Git). • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with networking, data center, telecom, or semiconductor products. • Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as: Ethernet / UCIe • Experience developing firmware for ASICs, FPGAs, or custom silicon. • Familiarity with silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation. • Understanding of optical networking and silicon photonics systems. • Experience with CMIS management interfaces. • Familiarity with Linux device drivers and embedded Linux environments. • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl. • Exposure to secure boot, firmware update mechanisms, and reliability features. • Understanding of firmware verification and automation methodologies. Required Technical Skills • C/C++ • Git • Embedded Debugging • Firmware Architecture • Hardware Interfaces • Real-Time Systems Preferred Technical Skills • Python • Embedded Linux • CMIS • PCIe • Ethernet • UCIe • FPGA Prototyping • JTAG • CI/CD Automation Success Metrics The successful candidate will: • Deliver robust and production-quality firmware solutions. • Drive successful board and silicon bring-up efforts. • Improve firmware quality through automation and testing. • Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. • Contribute innovative technical solutions to complex system challenges. • Help accelerate product development and time-to-market. Why Join Us? • Work on industry-leading networking and semiconductor technologies. • Contribute to next-generation optical and high-speed connectivity solutions. • Collaborate with world-class ASIC, DSP, and system architects. • Competitive compensation and benefits. • Strong opportunities for technical growth and career advancement. • Innovative, collaborative engineering culture. Apply today and help shape the future of high-performance connectivity and silicon innovation. Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/