Embedded Software Engineer, Staff - Cork, Ireland

Company

QT Technologies Ireland Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

Join our PCIe software team as a Staff Embedded Software Engineer and help shape the future of high-performance interconnect technologies. You'll be at the forefront of developing firmware and drivers for next generation chipsets, with a focus on PCIe and CXL subsystems. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with hardware and architecture teams, optimise software for performance and power, and contribute to the evolution of future chipset architectures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep, hands on expertise in CXL and PCIe technologies
• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in embedded software development
• Strong proficiency in C programming
• Experience with real time operating systems and embedded platforms
• Familiarity with ACPI, UEFI, Linux, and Zephyr
• Proven ability to write standards compliant software
• Demonstrated success in performance and power optimisation
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse engineering teams

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and commercialise embedded firmware and drivers for PCIe and CXL subsystems
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless hardware software integration
• Optimise software for performance, power efficiency, and reliability
• Contribute to architectural discussions and future chipset planning
• Develop low level software and ensure compliance with industry standards

Location

Cork, Ireland - a vibrant city with excellent quality of life and easy access to international destinations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, stock, and performance related bonus
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee stock purchase scheme
• Matching pension scheme
• Education assistance
• Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
• Life, medical, income, and travel insurance
• Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well being
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Employee run clubs, including running, football, chess, badminton, and more

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of software engineering or related work experience
• Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of software engineering or related work experience
• PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of software engineering or related work experience
• 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.
• References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate the ability to fulfil the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.