Firmware Engineer 5 Job at Monarch Quantum, San Diego, CA

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  • Monarch Quantum
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Senior Principal Firmware Engineer. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

  • Work as lead architect in developing FPGA based solutions utilizing hybrid C/C++ microprocessor and HDL fabric architectures.
  • Provide firmware subject matter expertise in architectural development and multi-disciplinary design trade-studies and down-selects.
  • Work with program management and project engineers to plan and manage execution of firmware project scope including risk identification and management strategies.
  • Support business development and program management by providing technical feasibility studies and basis of estimate (BOE) generation for proposal efforts.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams, including firmware, hardware, and software engineers.
  • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and adhere to best coding practices.
  • Maintain clear and well-structured documentation.
  • Work independently and in a team while over communicating with the manager, project engineer, and the teammates.
  • Use tenacity, patience, self-discipline, and passion for excellence to assure accuracy of execution schedule, data quality/integrity, conformance to company best practices, clarity in communication, and documentation.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Requirements

  • This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).

Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally within a startup or technology company.

Skills:

  • Over 10 years of experience in FPGA and Embedded Development.
  • In-depth knowledge of digital logic, computer architecture, and electronics.
  • Familiarity with the Xilinx Vivado and Vitis development toolset.
  • Experience in FPGA simulation, integration, and verification processes.
  • Background in developing hybrid Systems on Chip (SoC) and soft-microprocessor architectures.
  • Proficient in C and C++ programming languages, particularly for real-time embedded applications.
  • Capable of addressing complex timing closure challenges in systems that require dense IP and algorithmic outputs.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven capacity to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
  • Experience with device-level communication protocols, such as SPI, I2C, Ethernet, Serial, and SerDes.
  • Familiar with firmware best practices, including design patterns, SOLID principles, and techniques for performance optimization.
  • Experience working in an agile development setting.

 

Startup Mindset:

  • You're creative, flexible, and eager to wear multiple hats.
  • You're passionate about building systems from the ground up and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position is $200,000-$250,000.

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Monarch’s comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Fidelity 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching
  • 20 paid time off (PTO) days per year
  • 13 paid company holidays
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)

Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours

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