Embedded Platform Engineer

Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry. We provide the highest performing and field‑proven wavelength management solutions, from components and modules to integrated line‑cards. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation. We provide cutting‑edge Wavelength Selective Switch (WSS) and amplifier technology with comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities that enable us to serve the needs of high‑density, high‑bandwidth, and flexible optical networks.

In Bridgewater, we serve large, global clients in telecom and datacom industries providing next‑generation optical modules to support the growing need for data and communications. We are developing optical alignment techniques and opto‑mechanical assemblies for Wavelength Selective Switches.

• In charge of all platforms related development for our Wavelength Selective Switch product lines, including but not limited to device drivers, boot loader, board bring‑up and others.
• Implement and maintain robust platform firmware for application firmware to run reliably.
• Perform low‑level debugging of all issues related to hardware interfaces and peripherals.
• Develop engineering and manufacturing tools to control Wavelength Selective Switch product lines.
• Support customers during product integration and perform root cause analysis on failed modules.
• Develop highly efficient and robust control loop code.
• Platform maintenance, cross tool chains, and creating build systems.
• Implement peripheral test components in our CI test automation process.
• CI/CD Process Automation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of professional embedded firmware development.
• Extensive exposure to hardware platform and processor architecture and solid hands‑on experience in developing boot loader and device drivers.
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Able to read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Experience with scripting languages, preferably Python.
• Experience in Git Lab, Jira, CI/CD.
• Solid knowledge of hardware interface and peripherals: SPI, I2C, UART, ADC/DAC, Timers GPIO.

• Ability to travel and work in the U.S. and China.
• Experience with Real Time Operating System.

This position does not qualify for VISA Sponsorship.

For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $180,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading‑edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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