F0163 - Embedded Firmware Engineer (Switch)

About Ubiquiti 

At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize embedded firmware for Ethernet switches.
• Developing highly available (HA) enterprise switch-level solutions to ensure network reliability while prioritizing user experience (UX) satisfaction for customers.
• Collaborate with hardware, BSP, and NET teams to integrate features and ensure seamless performance.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex firmware issues.
• Ensure firmware stability, scalability, and performance for large-scale networks.
• Drive continuous improvement in the development process to ensure timely delivery of high-quality firmware.
• Organize and prioritize work across multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with a focus on networking or switch systems.
• Expertise in C/C++ and embedded systems design.
• Deep understanding of networking protocols for Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet switches.
• Strong knowledge of Ethernet switch architectures and real-time embedded systems.
• Familiarity with Linux, multi-threading, and multi-processing environments.
• Experience working with various switch ASICs and HAL interfaces.
• Experience with open-source network switch development or turnkey solutions.
• Strong debugging skills and experience in resolving complex firmware issues.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work across several projects simultaneously.

Nice to have

• Experience in Implementing IEEE 1588 PTP (Precision Time Protocol) for accurate time synchronization
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate AVB/TSN (Audio Video Bridging/Time-Sensitive Networking) protocols into Ethernet firmware.
• Experience in developing highly available (HA) enterprise switch-level solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical concepts.

Benefits

• International work environment and work with global development teams.
• Excellent work conditions.
• Competitive package we can and do offer great pay, perks, and benefits.
• Group insurance; Health insurance.
• Flexible working patterns.
• Free drinks and snacks in the office.