Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer MaxLinear Singapore is seeking a Senior Principal Embedded Software Development Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will design and develop MaxLinear Board Support Package (BSP) for high performance next generation network processor SoCs for networking, storage and security appliances. You will contribute in full life-cycle software development on Linux based platforms with focus on: Pre and post silicon software/firmware/hardware emulation and co-verification System bring up and validation, software integration and qualification, performance optimization and profiling Support, maintain, and document software APIs, features, and user documentations Responsibilities Linux Driver/Kernel development for Ethernet/DSL/PON/WIFI Modem/Router/Home Gateway Firmware development on RTOS in microcontrollers Pre and post silicon software/firmware/hardware emulation and co-verification System bring up and validation, software integration and qualification, performance optimization and profiling Support, maintain, and document software APIs, features, and user documentations Qualifications Bachelor, Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field 15 years of experience Experience in embedded system security feature is an advantage Software development experience on ARC/ATOM (Intel) processor would be a plus Strong proficiency in C, with good understanding of data structures and commonly used algorithms Proficient in scripting languages such as Shell, Python, Perl Good understanding of code versioning tools such as SVN, Mercurial, and Git Excellent understanding of embedded software principles and ability to contribute in architectural designs and trade-offs Familiar with Linux driver and kernel architecture; Rich experience in Linux kernel/driver development Good problem-solving skills Team player with good communication skills Proactive and self-motivated Able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a dynamic environment Company Overview MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications. We hire the best people in the industry and engage them in exciting opportunities that connect the world we live in today. Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world’s most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner. MaxLinear began by developing the world’s first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology. Since then, we’ve developed a full line of products that drive 4G and 5G infrastructure; enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; bring 10Gbit to the home; power the IoT revolution; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California. We also have major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, California; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore. We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world. Our employees thrive on innovation, outstanding execution, outside-the-box thinking, nimbleness, and collaboration. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Semiconductor Manufacturing J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 10/2/2025