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Firmware Engineer

San Jose, CA 6.0 Months
Contract $90.8/hour - $95.8/hour






Accepted: .doc, .docx, .pdf, - max 20MB
Posted: Aug 14, 2026
Ref: GDCAFE14

Position Overview


JOB DUTIES:
This position is ideal for a technical leader with strong passion for low-level firmware and a solid understanding of both electrical and optical physical-layer systems. In this role, you will design and develop firmware that bridges high-speed electrical SerDes, silicon photonics, and optical subsystems. You will work closely with firmware engineers, hardware designers, system architects, and validation teams to enable robust control, calibration, and optimization of next generation SerDes solutions integrating advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and high performance electrical interfaces.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
8-10 years experience of firmware development;
Prior work experience in developing firmware for high speed SerDes systems, spanning both electrical and optical domains;
Programming skills with C and C++;
Knowledge of physical layer specification in PCIe and IEEE 802.3;
Ability to work with hardware debugging tools such as JTAG, I2C bus analyzers and scope is preferred;
Demonstrable debugging skills;
Experience in source control and build management, preferred.


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status

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Competitive Benefits


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Health & Future Fully Covered

At VIVA, employee well-being is paramount. Our comprehensive benefits package ensures your health, financial security, and quality of life are always prioritized.

Health Insurance

VIVA provides employees access to a comprehensive group health insurance plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Term Life, and Accidental Death) through our flexible PPO plan-allowing you the freedom to choose healthcare providers.

401(k) Retirement Planning

Plan securely for your future with automatic payroll deductions into a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement plan, including employer-matching contributions for eligible employees.

Performance Bonuses & Referrals

Earn performance-based bonuses and generous referral incentives of up to $500 when recommending talented candidates who become part of the VIVA family.

Biweekly Direct Deposit

Enjoy timely and convenient payroll with biweekly direct deposit to your chosen financial institution. Biweekly Direct Deposit

VIVA Perks Program

Access exclusive employee discounts and savings on electronics, travel, groceries, apparel, and more through our dedicated VIVA Perks Program.

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Firmware Engineer


Reference Number: GDCAFE14
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