Join Coherent to develop firmware for advanced optical amplifier modules, optical transport subsystems and micro-optics products.
You will develop new products while supporting existing platforms, working closely with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
What You’ll Do
Firmware Development – 80%
- Design and develop embedded firmware, control algorithms and reusable features across multiple optical products.
- Create firmware test processes and perform functional, unit and robustness testing.
- Improve code reusability, execution efficiency and product performance.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date firmware documentation.
- Collaborate with optical, hardware and test engineers to improve firmware and development processes.
- Clarify customer requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
Technical Leadership and Support – 20%
- Mentor junior firmware engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Lead code reviews and promote consistent coding standards.
- Support customers, New Product Introduction and manufacturing teams.
- Resolve sustaining issues, fix legacy-product defects and implement new customer-requested features.
About You
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Eight or more years of experience developing embedded and real-time control systems using microcontrollers and FPGA-based hardware.
- Advanced embedded C++ programming and object-oriented design experience.
- Knowledge of NIOS, ARM and GNU toolchains.
- Practical Agile development experience, including CI/CD and DevOps practices.
- Experience using laboratory debugging tools, including oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
- Knowledge of digital signal processing and control theory, including filters and open- and closed-loop systems.
- Strong analytical, structured problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities and deliver against demanding schedules.
- Experience working within global, cross-cultural teams.
Experience in optical communications and assembly-language programming would be advantageous.
Our ICARE Values
Everything we do is guided by our ICARE values:
- 🤝 Integrity – Create an environment of trust.
- ✨ Collaboration – Innovate through the sharing of ideas.
- 🎯 Accountability – Own the process and the outcome.
- 🌍 Respect – Recognise the value in everyone.
- 🚀 Enthusiasm – Find a sense of purpose in work.
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
Skills Required
- University degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
- 8+ years experience in embedded systems real-time control systems development with microcontrollers and FPGA hardware
- Experience in Optical Communication industry
- Expert C++ programming in embedded systems
- Experience with assembly programming language
- Experience in Object Oriented design
- Practical experience across Agile lifecycle, including continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) and DevOps practices
- Experience with lab bench debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)
- Knowledge and experience on NIOS, ARM and GNU tool chains
- Knowledge of digital signal processing and control theory (filter design, open/closed-loop control)
- Experience coaching junior engineers and driving code reviews and firmware development practices
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
Coherent Corp. Insights
What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
