Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer - AI Accelerator

Job Description

\n About the Role\n

Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Data Center AI Software team. Lead the development of low‑level firmware and platform software for next‑generation data centre and cloud‑scale AI/compute systems. Drive technical direction across firmware domains, oversee hardware‑software integration, performance optimisation and reliability engineering, and lead cross‑functional initiatives for cloud inference and acceleration platforms.

Key Responsibilities\n

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• Lead architecture, design, and development of firmware and low‑level system software across SoC, board, and platform levels.
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• Own end‑to‑end firmware strategy across boot, reset, debug, security, power, RAS, IPC, and platform services.
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• Drive SoC and platform bring‑up at scale, including system integration and validation across multiple product generations.
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• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers; set coding, design, and quality standards.
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• Define and influence firmware architecture for scalability, reliability, and performance in large‑scale cloud deployments.
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• Lead cross‑functional design reviews, system debugging, and root‑cause analysis for complex platform issues.
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• Establish best‑in‑class debuggability, observability, and CI/CD practices, including automation and pre‑silicon/post‑silicon validation strategies.
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• Drive customer and production issue resolution, including deep field debugging and long‑term corrective actions.
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• Collaborate with ODMs, silicon vendors, and manufacturing partners to ensure successful platform deployment and ramp.
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• Influence roadmap and long‑term technical direction for firmware and platform software in AI accelerator systems.
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• Drive continuous improvement across firmware teams, identifying systemic process‑level improvements and scaling best practices.
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Required Qualifications\n

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• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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• 12+ years of experience in firmware or low‑level system software development, with demonstrated technical leadership.
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• Expert‑level proficiency in C/C++, with strong scripting skills (Python, Bash).
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• Deep experience in SoC bring‑up, hardware/software integration, and system‑level debugging.
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• Strong understanding of computer architecture, including memory hierarchy, interrupts, DMA, coherency, and interconnects.
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• Proven ability to lead complex debugging efforts using JTAG, trace, logs, and instrumentation.
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• Extensive experience working in Linux‑based environments and RTOS such as Zephyr.
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Preferred Qualifications\n

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• Prior experience architecting firmware for cloud or hyperscale data‑center platforms.
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• Strong familiarity with platform management ecosystems.
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• Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:\n
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  • Boot architecture, secure boot, and firmware security
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  • Power management, thermal control, and RAS at scale
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  • Performance optimisation and system stress validation
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  • Firmware CI/CD pipelines, simulation, and automation frameworks
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• Experience with AI accelerators, heterogeneous compute systems, or high‑speed interconnects (PCIe, CXL, NVLink, etc.).
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• Proven track record of working with hardware vendors, ODMs, and manufacturing ecosystems.
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• Demonstrated ability to influence architecture and roadmap across organisations.
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Leadership Expectations (Senior Staff Level)\n

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• Act as a technical authority and decision‑maker across firmware domains.
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• Drive alignment across teams and organisations to deliver cohesive platform solutions.
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• Mentor senior engineers and grow technical talent within the organisation.
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• Balance hands‑on engineering with strategic impact, contributing both at code level and architecture level.
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• Anticipate and mitigate system‑level risks across product lifecycles.
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Location\n

Cork, Ireland – a dynamic economic hub offering excellent quality of life, a growing international community, and convenient access to Europe via Cork Airport.

Benefits\n

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• Salary, stock and performance‑related bonus
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• Maternity/Paternity Leave
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• Employee stock purchase scheme
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• Matching pension scheme
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• Education assistance
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• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
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• Life, medical, income and travel insurance
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• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well‑being
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• Bicycle purchase scheme
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• Employee run clubs and sporting activities
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Equal Opportunities\n

We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.

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