Engineer/Senior Engineer (Firmware Development) - Sembawang

Position Summary:

This role involves the design, development, testing, and maintenance of USB-based firmware for high-performance embedded applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for USB 2.0/3.x systems.
• Implement and optimize USB device classes such as UVC, UAC and CDC.
• Develop and maintain USB descriptors and integrate open-source USB stacks as needed.
• Develop embedded software for serial peripherals such as I3C/I2C, SPI, and UART.
• Support USB Power Delivery (PD) implementation and integration.

• Collaborate closely with hardware and driver teams to define and refine firmware-hardware interfaces.
• Debug complex firmware issues using JTAG, logic analyzers, and USB analyzers.
• Conduct system-level integration and ensure robust interaction with host software.

• Participate in all phases of the SDLC, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Write and maintain technical documentation: specifications, release notes, and application notes.
• Conduct unit tests and support QA/SQA processes throughout the release cycle.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer/Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in real-time embedded systems development.
• Proficient in C/C++ with a focus on embedded firmware for ARM Cortex or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of USB protocol, USB 2.0/3.x specifications, and USB class implementations (e.g., UVC, UAC, CDC).
• Familiar with USB stack development and descriptor configuration.
• Experience with communication interfaces like I3C/I2C, SPI, UART.
• Familiar with RTOS concepts and multi-threaded programming.
• Skilled in using debugging tools such as JTAG, logic analyzers, USB protocol analyzers.
• Ability to read schematics, interpret datasheets, and work closely with hardware teams.

• Experience with USB Protocol.
• Knowledge of video streaming standards (e.g., UVC) and audio protocols.
• Familiarity with open-source USB stacks and libraries.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation and testing.

This job description outlines the general responsibilities and qualifications required for the Engineer/Senior Engineer (Firmware Development) position.