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Staff Firmware Developer

onsemi
Waterloo, ON

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Skills

Jira
FPGA
Engineering
Firmware
System design
Git
Master's degree
Verilog
C++
C
Bachelor's
Assembly
Computer Engineering
Scripting
Recruiting
ARM
Electrical Engineering
AI
Communication skills
Python
Debugging
Digital design

Full job description

About onsemi

At onsemi, we help improve lives every day through innovative silicon and software solutions. Our intelligent power and sensing technologies address some of the world’s most complex challenges, enabling a safer, cleaner, and smarter future. From leading-edge wireless-enabled MCUs and DSPs to software that senses and connects the world—or supports personal health through body-worn and implantable devices—we are at the forefront of technology that truly makes a difference. Our world-class ultra‑low‑power solutions further contribute to a more sustainable future.

We invite you to join our innovative team and help shape technologies that improve lives around the globe.

The Role

We are seeking a seasoned Staff Firmware Engineer to join our embedded firmware development team in our Waterloo office. This team specializes in developing low-level firmware for advanced power management devices.

Our diverse product portfolio includes high performance sensing solutions, embedded ethernet solutions and industry‑leading cloud power systems used by global infrastructure providers. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—including system architecture, design engineering, applications engineering, and embedded firmware development—to deliver robust, high‑quality solutions.

Why Join Us

At onsemi, we create a diverse range of world-class products in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment. We foster continual learning and professional growth through opportunities such as education assistance, patent and publication incentives, and exposure to cutting‑edge technologies.

We are also committed to supporting our employees beyond the workplace, offering volunteer and charitable programs, flexible work hours, and comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits—helping you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with system architects, design engineers, firmware engineers, and applications engineers to define and implement optimal firmware solutions
Develop firmware architecture specifications and associated test plans
Architect and implement embedded firmware primarily in C, with occasional use of C++ or assembly as required
Debug firmware on custom hardware platforms and prototypes
Optimize, refactor, and maintain existing firmware codebases
Participate in an Agile development environment, contributing to task planning, execution, and timely status updates
Apply best practices for coding, documentation, and tool usage (e.g., Git, JIRA, and related development tools)
Work closely with digital design engineers to emulate and validate new designs using FPGA platforms
Leverage AI‑assisted tools throughout the development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design exploration, coding, test generation, debugging, documentation, and code review
Evaluate and apply AI capabilities in a disciplined and secure manner to improve developer productivity, code quality, and system understanding

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
Strong proficiency in embedded C, with working knowledge of C++ and assembly language
Solid understanding of embedded system design at both board and IC levels
Good knowledge of microprocessor architectures, including memory subsystems, interrupts, and common peripherals
Experience with communication protocols such as UART, I²C, SPI, and USB
Familiarity with hardware debug and analysis tools (e.g., hardware debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Proven ability to plan and manage work to meet project deadlines
Detail‑oriented, quality‑focused, and a strong team player
Interest in or experience with the semiconductor industry
Demonstrated experience using AI‑assisted development tools across multiple stages of the software lifecycle (design, implementation, validation, and maintenance)
Ability to critically assess AI‑generated outputs, validate correctness, and integrate them safely into production‑grade firmware

What Else You May Bring

Experience with scripting languages, particularly Python
Experience with ARM Cortex‑M based microcontrollers
Hands‑on experience with FPGA prototype platforms for system evaluation
Experience with Verilog or SystemVerilog
Experience running and analyzing RTL simulations
Experience building or customizing AI‑enabled workflows (e.g., prompt engineering, automation, or tool integration) to support firmware development, verification, or documentation
Familiarity with enterprise and security considerations when applying AI in a regulated or IP‑sensitive environment

onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 to $130,000.00. Range exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About the Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

onsemi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [email protected] for assistance.

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