Embedded Firmware Engineer

Cornelis Networks delivers the world’s highest performance scale-out networking solutions for AI and HPC datacenters. Our differentiated architecture seamlessly integrates hardware, software and system level technologies to maximize the efficiency of GPU, CPU and accelerator-based compute clusters at any scale. Our solutions drive breakthroughs in AI & HPC workloads, empowering our customers to push the boundaries of innovation. Backed by top-tier venture capital and strategic investors, we are committed to innovation, performance and scalability - solving the world’s most demanding computational challenges with our next-generation networking solutions.

We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking team of architects, engineers, and business professionals with a proven track record of building successful products and companies. As a global organization, our team spans multiple U.S. states and six countries, and we continue to expand with exceptional talent in onsite, hybrid, and fully remote roles.

Cornelis Networks is hiring talented firmware engineers to facilitate the delivery of the next generation High Performance Computing (HPC) fabric products. We are seeking engineers who have developed software for the embedded environment using C, C , and Python. Primary responsibilities of this position will be design and development of embedded firmware for our fabric switches. Other responsibilities may include Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) development and other management functions for our fabric interface modules. The successful candidate who demonstrates strong team building, collaboration, and leadership skills will have opportunities for growth into a leadership position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with review and analysis of technology trends as directed by system architects.
• Evaluate technical specifications for correctness and completeness.
• Execute projects within defined scope, budget, and timelines including:
  • Requirements review.
  • Design and coding.
• Collaborate with others on technical, coding, and design issues.
• Develop and execute unit test validation of firmware deliverables.
• Specify requirements for system validation of firmware deliverables.
• Troubleshoot system, performance, and functional issues.
• Prepare reports on project statuses, issues, and risks for management.
• Provide product support to customers promptly and accurately.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong familiarity with:
  • Hardware platform design & development.
  • Development and debugging of network protocols including Ethernet
  • Data structures, synchronization, mutual exclusions & concurrency.
  • Familiarity with PLDM specifications: Experience with DMTF DSP0240 and other relevant standards.
• Experience with the following:
  • ARM and RISC-V processors in an embedded environment.
  • PCI, I2C, PMBus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years’ experience developing embedded software/firmware in a bare metal or proprietary scheduler
• B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to all levels of the organization
• Strong programming skills using C, C , and modern scripting languages.
• Demonstrable understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, scalable algorithms, and virtualization.

Location: This role fully supports remote work for employees residing within the United States, with the flexibility to travel to our Chesterbrook Corporate Center located in Wayne, PA occasionally for in-person collaboration.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes equity, cash, and incentives, along with health and retirement benefits. Our dynamic, flexible work environment provides the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most influential names in the semiconductor industry. 

At Cornelis Networks your base salary is only one component of your comprehensive total rewards package. Your base pay will be determined by factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and location relative to the hiring range for the position. Depending on your role, you may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, including an annual bonus or sales incentives.

In addition to your base pay, you’ll have access to a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as disability and life insurance, a dependent care flexible spending account, accidental injury insurance, and pet insurance. We also offer generous paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, and Open Time Off (OTO) for regular full-time exempt employees. Other paid time off benefits include sick time, bonding leave, and pregnancy disability leave.

Cornelis Networks does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Cornelis Networks is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.