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APCON, Inc. · 3 months ago

Firmware Manager

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

APCON, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Manager to lead and mentor a team of engineers developing the next generation of network and security products. This role involves overseeing the firmware stack and driving technical strategy from silicon bring-up through production while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality firmware solutions.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and inspire a high-caliber team of firmware engineers. Cultivate a team culture focused on product excellence, quality, and results

Guide the technical strategy of high-speed (25G/40G/100G/400G) network switch solutions from concept to production

Oversee the end-to-end firmware development lifecycle – including requirements definition, design, implementation, unit testing, integration, validation support, and release management. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality firmware releases aligned with hardware and software milestones

Play a critical role in silicon bring-up activities, providing firmware expertise and leading debugging efforts in close collaboration with hardware and validation teams

Partner closely with validation teams to define firmware test plans, review test results, and ensure comprehensive validation coverage

Partner effectively with PCB design, hardware platform engineering, system software development, validation teams, and manufacturing partners to address system-level challenges

Oversee maintenance, version control, and release process for validated firmware builds

Manage project priorities, deadlines, and resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects and deliverables

Qualification

Firmware managementC/C++ developmentEmbedded systemsNetworking conceptsCybersecurity fundamentalsData center technologiesWillingness to learnTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar STEM degree or equivalent experience

4+ years of firmware management experience and 10+ years of firmware product development experience preferably for something related to Ethernet switching and/or routing products

Experience developing software using C/C++, Rust or Assembly in an embedded environment

Strong understanding of multi-threaded computing; inter-chassis communication; high-availability techniques; microcontrollers and microprocessors; and database concepts

Hands on experience with some of the following: TIPC, SQL, REST, HTTPS, WebSockets, TLS, SSL, SSH, Cadence, OrCad, Cadence, and or Cad

Familiarity with the following: networking concepts, cybersecurity fundamentals, and data center technologies at the enterprise level

Strong willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute to a fast-paced, innovative team environment