At Kandou, we are redefining the economics of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to democratise AI by significantly reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of hardware systems — a critical barrier to scalable adoption.
Our proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric that is both scalable and energy-efficient. Unlike traditional interconnects, our solution reduces power consumption significantly while preserving high bandwidth and ultra-low latency — unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale.
Kandou’s architecture is not just an incremental improvement — it’s a foundational shift in how AI hardware is built for the future.
Job Title: Software Engineer - Firmware
Location: Hyderabad, India
Key Responsibilities
Firmware development for newly developed Hardware / ASICs.
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, verification, and validation.
Coordinate closely with Application engineers to support customer requirements and resolve issues.
Skills
Strong programming skills in C/C++ for embedded systems. Good understanding of Linux kernel internals and driver architecture.
Solid knowledge of CPU architecture (ex. ARM, ARC, RISC-V), memory map, and register-level programming and debugging.
Demonstrable experience with software development for systems with Linux OS or multi-threaded RTOS environments.
Good knowledge of bootloaders and boot sequence and Experience in board bring-up and hardware debugging.
Exposure to high-speed signalling technologies: PCIe, CXL.
Exposure to ASIC hardware validation & debugging.
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python/Shell) for automation.
Familiarity with debugging tools: JTAG, UART, Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer.
Strong working knowledge of version control tools (Git).
Good knowledge of Baseboard Management Controller systems; OpenBMC, OpenBIC.
Good understanding of computer architectures including processors, buses, and memories.
Ability to collaborate with hardware, validation, and application teams for end-to-end integration.
Experience
Strong professional experience in firmware development or embedded software development in a RTOS environment.
Demonstrable experience in porting and use of RTOS; Zephyr, FreeRTOS.
Detailed experience with SoC bring-up, bootloaders, platform initialization, board initialization, peripherals such as PCIe, I2C, SPI, SMBUS, UART.
Proven experience working with multiple teams on Root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging skills resulting into solving complex Hardware/Firmware interface issues.
Familiarity with PCIe/CXL validation and debugging is a big plus.
Demonstrable experience of hardware and firmware architecture, design and coding for solutions at scale.
Experience performing thorough code reviews, unit testing, and documentation.
Proficiency with modern Software development and test workflows (CI/gitlab/makefile/CMake/TDD etc.)
Education
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field is a plus but not mandatory.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics, or a related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems
- Understanding of Linux kernel internals and driver architecture
- Knowledge of CPU architecture, memory maps, and register-level programming and debugging
- Experience developing software for Linux or multithreaded RTOS environments
- Knowledge of bootloaders, boot sequences, board bring-up, and hardware debugging
- Experience with RTOS porting and use, including Zephyr or FreeRTOS
- Experience with SoC bring-up, bootloaders, platform initialization, board initialization, and peripherals including PCIe, I2C, SPI, SMBus, and UART
- Experience with hardware and firmware architecture, design, and coding
- Root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging of hardware-firmware interface issues
- Experience with code reviews, unit testing, documentation, and modern software development workflows
- Knowledge of version control and build tools including Git, GitLab, Make, or CMake
- Master's degree or equivalent in a related field
- Familiarity with PCIe/CXL validation and debugging
What We Do
Kandou AI is a fabless semiconductor company developing high-speed connectivity for AI infrastructure. Its patented Copper MIMO, also known as Chord Signaling, sends correlated signals at data-processing speeds of 448 Gbps and beyond, providing an alternative to optical interconnects. The company’s technology targets AI data-movement bottlenecks and memory-wall constraints, while its platforms emphasize improved efficiency, lower power and cost, and scalability.
