San Jose, California, United States · On-site
Req ID: 139140 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: California City: San Jose General Overview Functional Area: Engineering Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering SAP Short Name: SLE-ENG-DSE Job Level: Lev…
Skills: Board Support Package, Firmware Development, Linux Device Drivers, C, Python
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
Req ID: 139141 Region: Americas Country: USA State/Province: California City: San Jose General Overview Functional Area: Engineering Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering SAP Short Name: SLE-ENG-DSE Job Level: Lev…
Skills: OpenBMC, Embedded Linux, Yocto, C/C++, Python
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$150k–$180k/yr
Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain d…
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: C++, C, SIMD, Kernel Optimization, Transformer Models
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: High-performance computing, GPU, NPU, DSP, Inference engines
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$138k–$206k/yr
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States · On-site
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San Jose, California, United States · Remote OK
$140k–$200k/yr
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Skills: Kotlin, Kotlin Multiplatform, Java, GCP, Systems thinking
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
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Skills: Go, Kubernetes, Backend Development, Microservices, REST APIs
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
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San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
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Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Python, Cloud Computing
San Jose, California, United States · Remote OK
At Cornelis we’re building the future of AI and HPC networking with an AI-first approach to silicon and software development. We’re seeking engineers who are energized by working on cutting-edge ASIC design and distribut…
Skills: ASIC design, Verilog, System Verilog, RTL, Timing closure
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States · Hybrid
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The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consum…
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San Jose, California, United States · Remote OK
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San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
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San Jose, California, United States · Remote OK
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The Senior Lead Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of Board Support Package (BSP) and firmware for high-performance networking switch platforms. They will also provide technical leadership to engineering teams and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust product development and board bring-up.
Candidates should have 6 to 12 years of experience in firmware and BSP development with strong proficiency in C, Python, and Linux kernel architecture. A bachelor's degree is required, along with proven experience in technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
Req ID: 139140
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: California
City: San Jose
Functional Area: Engineering
Career Stream: Design - Software Engineering
SAP Short Name: SLE-ENG-DSE
Job Level: Level 09
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
The Senior Lead Engineer, Software develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems/products/equipment for various applications. They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application). Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables).
The Senior Lead Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.
In this role, the Senior Lead Engineer leads Board Support Package (BSP) and firmware development for Celestica's high-performance networking switch platforms, developing and integrating low-level device drivers, customizing BSP and boot code, and driving board bring-up in close partnership with hardware and manufacturing teams.
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
Lead the design, development and implementation of technical solutions for BSP and firmware development. Participate in project planning and scheduling.
Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of engineers. May be a recognized expert (go-to person) in BSP or other platform technical areas.
Review, interpret and may negotiate customer requirements/specifications, design firmware, provide customer feedback, and ensure quality of deliverables.
Lead the deployment of strategic programs and coordinate site-wide deployment efforts.
Participate in managing relationships with key vendors/partners/customers.
Develop, test and integrate Linux device drivers for various devices on high-performance networking platforms (Ethernet, I2C, PCIe, SPI, USB, NAND), and customize BSP and boot code for networking switch platforms.
Work closely with hardware engineers on board bring-up and with manufacturing teams to support product qualification.
Analyze, design and develop tests and test-automation suites.
Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.
Collaborate cross-functionally with customers, users, project managers and other engineers, including Peer-Reviews, to achieve elegant solutions.
Proactively promote and apply industry best practices, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Keep up to date with relevant industry knowledge and regulations.
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Hands-on experience implementing device drivers and BSP, with experience in a technical leadership role.
Experience working with cross functional teams including hardware engineering and manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of real-time operating system concepts, multithreading, and SMP.
Strong knowledge of C, Linux driver programming, and kernel architecture.
Strong knowledge of Python.
Outstanding software debugging skills.
Experience using a full range of hardware test equipment such as JTAG debuggers and I2C analyzers.
Solid understanding of Linux kernel modules, Ethernet PHYs, PCIe, USB, SPI, NAND, I2C, and SDRAM.
Knowledge of Intel x86 architecture and BIOS/UEFI is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Project Management - Ability to lead engineering projects that may involve other functions, with solid understanding of the technical, schedule and people aspects of the project. Able to recognize project barriers and develop mitigation plans.
Leadership - Demonstrate "People & Team Leadership Behaviors" as per Celestica Leadership Imperatives.
The following competencies may also be required: Coaching/Mentoring; Communication/Negotiation/Presentation; Creative Problem Solving; Customer Interaction/Stakeholder Management; Quality & Lean; Working Effectively with Others.
Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
The salary range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.
We imagine, design, and build the solutions that move the world forward.
Celestica is a global technology and innovation partner driven by curiosity and conviction. As a pioneer in technology, we enable critical data center infrastructure for the world's leading hyperscalers, powering AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud at an unprecedented scale. Our work advances high-growth markets from aerospace to healthcare to enterprise, delivering technology that drives real-world innovation. With unwavering dedication to both our customers and colleagues, we empower transformative growth with every solution we deliver. Together, we make great things happen—and move the world forward.
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