Embedded Firmware Developer

Who we are

Kinara is a Bay Area-based venture backed company. Our architecture is based on research done at Stanford
University by Rehan Hameed and Wajahat Qadeer under the guidance of legendary Prof. Mark Horowitz
(http://www-vlsi.stanford.edu/~horowitz/) and Prof. Christos Kozyrakis (http://csl.stanford.edu/~christos/).

What we do

Our game-changing AI solutions revolutionize what people and businesses can achieve. Ara inference processors
combined with our SDK deliver unrivaled deep learning performance at the edge to accelerate and optimize
real-time decision making where every millisecond is critical, and power efficiency is a must. Kinara solutions
embed high-performance AI into edge devices to create a smarter, safer, and more enjoyable world. Edge AI is on
the brink of a boom, and Kinara is looking forward to playing a significant role in it.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented embedded firmware developers to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing verification efforts for complex ASIC designs, ensuring the quality and reliability of our products.

This is what you are responsible for

• Design, implement, and test firmware for embedded systems used in AI chips
• Optimize firmware for performance and power consumption to meet stringent AI application requirements.
• Work closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components.
• Diagnose and resolve firmware issues, ensuring robustness and reliability of the embedded systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software developers, hardware engineers, and QA testers to deliver high-quality products.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware designs, implementations, and debugging procedures.

Necessary Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++.
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming.
• Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux.
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN).
• Experience with debugging tools and techniques, such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing firmware for AI or machine learning applications.
• Familiarity with AI chip architectures and performance optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python for test automation and data analysis.

Work culture

We at Kinara have an environment that fosters innovation. Our team has technology experts who understand the big picture and mentors who coach passionate professionals to work on the most exciting challenges. We share responsibilities in everything we do, where every point of view is valued. Join us!

Now tell us your story. We are looking forward to reviewing your application.

Make your mark!