Firmware & OS Engineering Manager – Leading RISC-V & AI Accelerator Innovator
Location - Barcelona
Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for cutting-edge hardware and embedded software? We're working with a pioneering company at the forefront of RISC-V chip development with HPC and AI acceleration. They're seeking a Firmware & OS Engineering Manager to lead a talented team and help shape the future of high-performance, secure, and reliable computing.
Firmware Manager Responsibilities :
- Lead and develop a team of firmware and OS engineers, nurturing a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Drive the development of low-level software (BIOS, firmware, device drivers) and mid-level solutions (emulation, simulation, virtualization) for next-gen hardware.
- Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to maximize system performance, security, and reliability.
- Oversee technical contributions to foundational and challenging project areas.
- Manage the full team lifecycle : performance, career development, hiring, and mentoring.
- Communicate technical insights across the organization and ensure alignment with business goals.
Firmware Manager Background :
Experience : 10+ years in firmware, OS, or related areas; 3+ years managing small teams (3–7 engineers).Technical Skills : Expertise in computer architecture, Linux kernel internals, pre-boot / boot processes, and low-level languages (C, Rust). Experience with assembly language, source control (git), CI, and task management (Jira).Collaboration : Strong within- and cross-team collaboration skills.Preferred : Experience with RISC-V, kernel / device driver development, emulators / simulators, hypervisors, open source, and system boot technologies.Interested?
If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, please get in touch with Harry Hansford @ IC Resources