System Firmware Architect

Role:

System Firmware Architect (AI Memory Fabrics) – NVMe

Location:

• Premier Locations: Greater Bengaluru Area, Hyderabad/Pune, and other sites in the region.
• Work Mode: Hybrid / On-site

About Us:

Kandou is redefining AI infrastructure economics. Our mission is to democratize AI by reducing hardware Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), a critical barrier to scalable adoption. We are building the future with our proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology, which powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric that is both scalable and energy-efficient.

The Opportunity:

As an Architect/Lead in this pivotal role within Kandou's Memory fabrics team, you will architect and develop firmware responsible for implementing major differentiating features. This position offers the chance to work on a foundational shift in how AI hardware is built for scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop embedded firmware (Bare metal/RTOS) for Kandou's Memory fabric products, executing on-chip microcontrollers/processors.
• Design and develop firmware for NVMe protocols with proficiency in C or C++.
• Create SDKs based on your firmware expertise.
• Leverage deep understanding of SoC interfaces including PCIe Controllers, DDR controllers (AMBA/AHB), and flash management concepts.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience Level: Minimum 15+ years as an Architect/Lead supporting complex SoC/Silicon products for Server, Storage, and Networking applications.

Nice to Have Skills (Preferred):

• CXL / PCIe protocol expertise.
• Familiarity with storage or SSD firmware concepts.
• Experience collaborating on industry forums like OCP and OpenBMC.
• Skill in simulation/virtual platform development using tools such as Renode, QEMU, etc.