Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer – Data Center Optics

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maxlinearCarlsbad (CA)

Software Developers Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

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Max Linear is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Carlsbad, CA to drive embedded firmware for next-gen optical transceivers and to develop SDKs for data-center NOS integrations. You will work on control paths and DSP, strive for high performance, and collaborate across ASIC and systems teams. Qualifications include a BS in electrical engineering or related field with 3+ years or an MS, deep C firmware expertise, RTOS experience, and strong debugging and validation skills in pre/post-silicon

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