Credo · 13 hours ago
Senior Staff Firmware Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expCredo is a trusted provider of high-speed connectivity solutions, focusing on innovation and collaboration. The Senior Staff Firmware Engineer will advance semiconductor technologies, driving innovation in the design, validation, and deployment of high-performance integrated circuits.
Big DataInformation TechnologyInfrastructureSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Design and develop DSP firmware for products and IP, including microarchitecture
Implement DSP algorithms and flows; co-design interfaces with SDK
Collaborate with hardware engineers on system flow and integration
Work with application engineers to debug and resolve issues
Develop firmware for high-speed transceiver (SERDES IP) technology at Ethernet speeds of 100Gbps and 400Gbps, including optical fiber and data center SoC products
Utilize C-SDK and test scripts to validate module firmware performance and SerDes physical layer data
Create and maintain Python and C-based solutions for multi-rack networking systems across diverse channels (copper backplanes, optical interfaces)
Partner with Marketing and FAE teams to support initial field design-ins, assist customers with system design, and identify opportunities for Credo products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of experience in firmware development or related areas
Strong proficiency in C and Python
Solid understanding of computer architecture and operating systems
Excellent debugging and data analysis skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Preferred
Expertise in DSP, high-speed Ethernet protocols, or SerDes technology
Familiarity with semiconductor design, validation, and manufacturing processes
Experience with high-speed interfaces, analog/mixed-signal design, or optical systems
Benefits
Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
Time off plus paid holidays, parental leave
Employee discounts
Retirement plans, financial resources, and tax-saving programs
Mental health and wellbeing programs
And more!
Company
Credo
Credo’s mission is to advance high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver optimized performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and security for the next generation of AI-driven applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Credo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (14)
2024 (13)
2023 (8)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$108MKey Investors
BlackRockWalden International
2022-01-27IPO
2020-06-06Series D· $100M
2015-08-31Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Bill Brennan
President & CEO
L
Lawrence Cheng
CTO and Co-Founder
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-01-22
2025-12-30
2025-12-03
Company data provided by crunchbase