Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Security division team in Vught, Netherlands. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to develop products that make data faster and safer.

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, the candidate will be reporting to the R&D Silicon IP Director and is a Full Time position. Candidates should have a strong affection with Embedded SW development and hardware, with an area of expertise in or related to networking, embedded CPUs, NPUs, security- and communication processors, embedded operating systems, and especially Linux and its development tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of embedded software (C/C++/asm code)
• Design and implementation of driver development kits on top of Silicon IP products
• Integration and testing of Rambus products with third party solutions like network processor or communications processor-based systems
• Embedded microcode development and verification
• Embedded software development and porting in Linux environment, both in User Space and Kernel mode
• Maintaining simulation environment, involving Python modelling and C-models
• Writing product documentation and update customer documentation
• Assist Product Management, architects and management with product definition and development estimates
• Own products from design to release
• Write patents to protect our technology

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a technical industry in engineering positions at R&D centers or system laboratories
• In depth experience in implementation level specification, design, implementation and validation/test of Embedded Software
• In depth knowledge of programming languages: C, C++, Python, bash, assembly
• Knowledge of Linux, Windows, Microsoft Office
• Experienced user of various software development tool chains
• Have a strong affection for hardware / Silicon IP, with an area of expertise is the realm of a networking environment, with detailed knowledge of embedded CPUs, NPUs, security- and communication processors, embedded operating systems, and especially Linux and its development tools
• Experience with Agile methodology and practice
• Advantage: Background with strong capability and knowledge of cryptography and security technology
• Advantage: Knowledge of the standards, protocols and system deployments in the networking security domain

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Software Engineering and/or Computing Science

Required Skills

• Team working skills in international environment
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal as well as written (English, preferably also Dutch)
• Good documentation skills, both in text and drawings
• Ability to quickly read into new information and specifications
• Ability to communicate with colleagues that think and communicate in another domain (Silicon IP, management, business, sales)
• Ability to make justified decisions quickly
• Test driven development mindset
• Self-motivation, hands-on approach on all activities
• Practical knowledge of embedded hardware / Silicon IP
• Advantage: Practical knowledge of cryptography, network security protocols and security implementations

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About Rambus

With 30 years of innovation and semiconductor expertise, Rambus leads the industry with products and solutions speed performance, expand capacity and improve security for today's most demanding applications. From data center and edge to artificial intelligence and automotive, our interface and security IP, and memory interface chips enable SoC and system designers to deliver their vision of the future.

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program and gym membership.

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may let us know in the application.

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.