Principal Firmware Engineer

Company Description

Axiado is an AI-enhanced security processor company redefining the control and management of every digital system. The company was founded in 2017, and currently has 60+ employees. At Axiado, developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect each other, and go the extra mile to achieve exceptional results. It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, deliver innovation, and change the world. If you have this type of passion, we invite you to apply for this job.

Job Description

• Deliver high quality C code for Axiado Software Stack running on RTOS/Embedded Linux
• Collaborate with cross-geographic teams for planning, risk assessment, resolving issues and delivering on schedule
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members through documentation and code reviews, knowledge sharing
• Using agile methodologies create and contribute to roadmaps, process improvements, requirements, design and test plans
• Lead challenging tasks: System Architecture Design, debug system level issues and ensure performance, stability and security issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar field.
• 15+ experience in using C code in multi-threaded and multi-process systems in embedded Linux and RTOS SoC environments.
• Sound software fundamentals in designing architectures, algorithms, data structures, modularity, and maintainability.
• Taken ownership of features and product performance and to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts.
• Cross functional expertise in specifications, systems design and product team in defining product level functionality.
• Taken ownership in driving improvements and algorithms development to enhance product performance and estimation of capacity.
• Desired Expertise: Familiarity with applied cryptography as used in secure boot, secure coding, firmware updates, and diagnostics.
• Desired Expertise: Firmware/Embedded Linux security and hardening, Linux Kernel/Driver/DTB/BSP, Firewall, HSM/TPM, SELinux, Trustzone/TEE.

Additional Information

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.