Senior or Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer Reports to SVP Systems and Applications About Us Powerlattice 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 Role We are seeking a Senior/Staff 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 Responsibilities Design and implement Python-based validation frameworks, drivers, and automation toolsBuild and maintain scalable validation infrastructure, including regression systemsDesign device drivers, board-support packages, hardware interfaces, and low-level firmwareDevelop 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 microcontrollers Qualifications This role is onsite based in Chandler, AZ B.S or M.S. in electrical engineering or related fields7+ years of bring-up/embedded firmware 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 applications Preferred Qualifications Experience in one or more areas such as wireless, networking, motor control, power management, sensors, security, bootloaders, or high-performance computeSilicon bring-up experienceFirmware programming and debugManufacturing deployment and debug experienceAbility to read schematics and support board-level debug (analog/digital) Compensation & Benefits Anticipated annual base salary: $130,000 - $190,000 Competitive salary, stock option grant and benefits packageHealth, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.