Firmware Architect, High-Speed Interconnect

What you'll do

• Define and drive firmware architecture for next-generation I/O interconnects including PCIe Gen 7/8 and OCI.
• Lead the adoption and integration of advanced interconnect technologies into server platforms.
• Influence silicon design decisions and ensure alignment with industry standards like CXL and PCIe.
• Partner with hardware, software, and validation teams to deliver end-to-end system solutions.
• Guide platform bring-up, debug, and optimization for complex I/O subsystems in production environments.
• Monitor and integrate emerging trends in high-speed interconnect ecosystems.
• Manage firmware design for complex hardware/software interfaces including boot, enumeration, and link training.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in firmware and system architecture with a focus on high-speed I/O and interconnect technologies (preferred).
• Deep expertise in PCIe (Gen 4/5/6+) with familiarity in PCIe Gen 7/8 and Optical Interconnect technologies (preferred).
• Strong understanding of server platform architecture, including CPU/GPU interconnects, memory hierarchy, and high-speed signaling constraints (preferred).
• Proven experience in firmware design for complex hardware/software interfaces and system-level flows (preferred).
• Experience with platform bring-up, pre/post-silicon validation, and debugging complex I/O and firmware issues (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to influence architecture and drive cross-organizational alignment (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills to operate effectively at architecture, implementation, and executive levels (preferred).