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Embedded Firmware Engineer (Open-Titan) -

Job Description

Nuvoton Technology Corporation America, based in Austin Texas, is seeking an experienced RT/Embedded Firmware Developer to join our team, developing and maintaining software infrastructure and open-source contributions for our RoT (Root Of Trust) chip.

As part of our multi-disciplinary group, you’ll help shape and maintain innovative embedded and security solutions for the PC, Servers and cellular markets and contribute to products at the technological forefront.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware, infrastructures and provisioning solution for Nuvoton’s RoT chips.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and security teams to deliver robust and secure solutions.
• Support certification processes.
• Maintain and enhance existing firmware, drivers, crypto libraries and boot loaders.
• Participate in design & code reviews, debugging, and system integration.
• Support customers to develop new features, bring up new boards and debug issues
• Collaborate with community and customers on open-source projects
• SW knowledge focal point for technical engagements

Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science / Computer Engineering
• Advanced degrees (MSc or PhD) – Advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in RT/Embedded firmware, driver, and boot loader development
• Strong proficiency in C programming
• Hands-on experience with bare-metal and/or RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX or Zephyr)
• Experience with open-source software development and maintenance
• Rust and Go knowledge – Advantage
• Experience working with customers - Advantage
• Knowledge of cryptography and secure coding – Advantage
• Experience with hardware debugging tools (e.g., HW debugger, oscilloscope, logic analyzer) – Advantage
• Familiarity with security standardization bodies – Advantage
• Independent, ability to quickly learn new technologies and drive execution

Which skills does this role require?

Embedded FirmwareC ProgrammingRTOSOpen-Source DevelopmentCryptographyHardware DebuggingSystem IntegrationDriver DevelopmentBoot Loader DevelopmentCustomer SupportTechnical EngagementsDebuggingCollaborationSecurity SolutionsProvisioning SolutionsDesign ReviewsOpen-SourceRoot Of TrustFirmware DevelopmentBoot LoaderFreeRTOSThreadXZephyrRustGoHardware Debugging ToolsOscilloscopeLogic AnalyzerSecurity StandardizationIndependent LearningExecutionMulti-disciplinary TeamCertification Processes

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