Firmware Engineer

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About Lumentum

At Lumentum were building the tech behind the worlds fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers telecom and advanced manufacturing.

Were a global team of innovators working where light meets technology solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you youll fit right in.

Why Youll Love This Role

As a Firmware Engineer at Lumentum Operations LLC you will be instrumental in developing testing and maintaining embedded software for our cutting-edge optical products. This role involves working across the full firmware development lifecycle to ensure high-performance and reliable operation of our devices.

What Youll Be Doing

• Design develop and debug firmware for new and existing optical modules transceivers and other Lumentum products.
• Implement embedded software for microcontrollers and other embedded systems focusing on real-time operating systems and internal operation systems.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit integration and system tests to ensure firmware quality and robustness.
• Work closely with hardware engineers during the design phase to define firmware requirements and interfaces.
• Work closely with manufacturing and test engineering teams to support product bring-up debug and production ramp-up.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and design reviews providing expert input on firmware solutions.
• Analyze and resolve complex firmware issues including performance bottlenecks and stability problems.
• Document firmware designs specifications and test plans to maintain clear and concise records.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in embedded systems and optical networking.

What Were Looking For

Education:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:
Core Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in embedded firmware development preferably in the optical networking or telecommunications industry.
• Proficiency in C/C programming for embedded systems.
• Experience with bare-metal and real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS or similar.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architectures (e.g. ARM Cortex-M/R based) and peripheral interfaces (I2C SPI UART USB Ethernet).
• Familiarity with hardware/software co-design and debugging tools (oscilloscopes logic analyzers in-circuit debuggers).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) or control systems is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Perks Youll Love

• Flexible time off
• Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
• A workplace built for you: free gym games room prayer room
• Subsidized meals free coffee/tea
• Employee stock options and incentive plans
• A collaborative innovative and inclusive culture

Join a Team Thats Shaping the Future

At Lumentum were more than just a workplacewere a launchpad for creativity and innovation. Were committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principlesInnovate Engage Deliver Excel and Winarent just words; theyre the heart of what we do.

Lets Build a Brighter Future Together!

Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger sparks creativity and drives our success.

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Join usyour future starts here!

Pay Range:

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors including but not limited to job location where work will be performed qualifications work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages which may include annual bonus commission for certain sales roles equity and health and welfare benefits.