Senior Embedded Software Engineer

About UsPowerlattice is a well-funded semiconductor start-up company backed by well-known large Silicon Valley VCs. The company is working on the industry’s groundbreaking chiplet solution for a fundamental shift in how high-performance chips get powered, paving the way for the next generation of AI and advanced computing.About The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer who is excited to work at the intersection of firmware, automation, and silicon validation for next-generation Power Delivery Chiplets. In this role, you will build both embedded firmware (C on microcontrollers) and scalable Python-based validation infrastructure that directly impacts product quality and time-to-market.You will have the opportunity to own critical pieces of the validation stack—from low-level firmware controlling hardware platforms to high-level automation frameworks, data systems, and customer-facing debug tools. The role offers broad exposure to silicon bring-up, lab automation, and system-level debugging, making it ideal for engineers who want to deepen their expertise across both embedded systems and software infrastructure.As part of a highly collaborative environment, you’ll work closely with hardware, firmware, and silicon design teams, gaining hands-on experience with real-world power management systems and complex hardware interfaces. This role provides strong opportunities to grow into technical leadership, drive architecture decisions, and shape the validation ecosystem for future products.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement Python-based validation frameworks, drivers, and automation toolsBuild and maintain scalable validation infrastructure, including regression systemsAutomate lab instruments (oscilloscopes, DMMs, SMUs, power supplies) for testing and characterizationDevelop GUIs and tools for customer debug and evaluation kitsCreate and maintain databases for test logs, results, and analysisDebug system-level issues across firmware, software, and hardware interfacesCollaborate with hardware, validation, and silicon teams during bring-up and testingDevelop embedded firmware in C for microcontrollersQualificationsThis role is onsite based in Chandler, AZB.S or M.S. in electrical engineering or related fields3+ years of bring up / driver level SW development experienceStrong Python skills for automation, scripting, and test framework developmentExperience with embedded system bring-up and debuggingFamiliarity with communication interfaces: I2C, SPI, I3C, JTAGExperience automating and controlling lab instruments (DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Power supplies, etc.)Solid understanding of embedded systems fundamentals (interrupts, peripherals, timing, etc.)Experience with databases for validation data managementExperience developing GUI applicationsPreferred QualificationsExperience with SoC validationSilicon bring-up experienceFirmware programming and debugManufacturing deployment and debug experienceAbility to read schematics and support board-level debug (analog/digital)Compensation & BenefitsAnticipated annual base salary for Member of Technical Staff: $150,000 - $200,000Competitive salary, stock option grant and benefits packageHealth, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.