Engineer, Embedded Software (new graduate)

Engineer, Embedded Software (new graduate)

San Diego, California, United States

If you are keen to work with a bunch of brilliant people with various backgrounds, if you share the same value of working smart and celebrating successes, if you have enthusiasm for big technology in a small company, if your goals are to learn and experience different aspects of work--not just singing the same song every day, you'll find your playground at Innophase IoT.

We are looking for people seeking AWESOMENESS! If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at Innophase IoT!

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Embedded Software Engineer (new graduates) to support development, bring-up, and debugging of next-generation wireless SoC platforms. This role provides hands-on experience working on embedded firmware, MAC/PHY/RF systems, silicon validation, and real-time software development in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience with embedded firmware development on wireless SoCs
• Exposure to MAC, PHY, RF, and modem software architectures
• Experience debugging real-time embedded systems and wireless data paths
• Exposure to embedded command-processing and host interface software frameworks
• Mentorship from experienced embedded software engineers
• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge wireless connectivity technologies

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in development and debugging of embedded firmware for MAC, PHY, and RF subsystems on wireless SoCs
• Support silicon bring-up, validation, and debugging activities in lab environments
• Help analyze wireless/RF performance metrics such as throughput, latency, EVM, SEM, Power
• Assist with debugging issues across firmware, hardware, MAC, PHY, and RF subsystems at chip, board, and system levels
• Support development and debugging of embedded host interface and command-processing frameworks used for system configuration, diagnostics, and feature control
• Develop and maintain software tools and automation scripts (Python/C/C++) for log analysis, test automation, validation, and data processing
• Support RF bring up and validation activities optimization, and performance tuning
• Work with DMA engines, interrupts, embedded peripherals, memory-mapped registers, and RTOS-based software components
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including MAC, RFIC, modem, validation, systems, and ASIC engineers to investigate and resolve issues
• Document debug findings, validation procedures, software workflows, and test results clearly
• Generate debug summaries, validation reports, and presentations for engineering reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• Fundamental understanding of embedded systems, digital communications, networking, and RF concepts
• Programming experience in C/C++ and Python
• Basic understanding of wireless systems
• Familiarity with embedded debugging concepts, RTOS basics, interrupts, DMA, or low-level software development
• Understanding of basic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, or signal generators
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Detail/Team-oriented and adaptable to fast-paced environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to wireless MAC/PHY/RF concepts such as time/frequency/bit processing domains, RF metrics measurement
• Familiarity with SoC architecture, inter-processor communication, memory-mapped registers, MCU/RISC-V/ARM systems
• Experience with embedded firmware projects, hardware bring-up, or lab debugging
• Experience with scripting, automation frameworks, or data analysis tools
• Academic or project experience involving wireless communication systems, embedded firmware, or networking software

It is key to unleash the potential in every employee, every team, every leader, and the company herself. We know employees perform best when motivated, appreciated and recognized, and can be themselves. We are committed to building a culture where every voice can be heard, everyone has room for growth and can make meaningful contributions. At the end of the day, we want success not just for the company, but also for everyone who believes in the company, the vision, and the future.