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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 oversees the entire firmware stack—bootloaders, controllers, FPGAs, and ASICs—while driving technical strategy, architecture, and execution from silicon bring-up through production. The manager will also attract top talent and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, secure, and high-performance firmware solutions.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar STEM degree or equivalent experience
4+ years of firmware management experience
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
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