Software / Firmware Engineer Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for software / firmware engineer, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for reverse engineering of hardware components, software applications and operating systems to determine functionality, code structure, and circuit design;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Develop WLAN protocols, and low level features such as per-frame transmit power control and overall power minimisation
• Debug issues on a variety of older and newer chips currently in mass production• Plan, execute and lead microcode and software feature changes in areas like instrumentation and debugging to assist with overall productivity
• Work on architectural changes to move functionality from microcode into low level C on embedded ARM
• Experience implementing complex embedded systems with either embedded CPU or redundant control processors
• Sound knowledge of performance tuning• Kernel/driver experience in embedded OSes
• Experience with chip and/or board bringup, and hardware issues
• Experience of microcode and/or DSP assembly level programming• Sound knowledge of OS interfaces, kernel data structures, performance tuning
• Experience on power saving techniques for embedded devices

I would like to submit my application for the software / firmware engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for performance testing services for enterprise applications and infrastructure, including distributed Internet technologies, client/server applications, and infrastructure components.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Implementation experience of IPMI stack on Base Board Management Controller firmware
• Knowledge of SMF and Redfish under DMTF Forum
• Thorough understanding of Server Architecture for x86/ARM, IO internals, system buses like PCIE/SATA/USB/I2C/SPI, I/O Subsystems
• Prior experience in board bring-up and trouble shooting and co-working hardware teams
• Strong C/C++ development skills with a good understanding of object-oriented design
• Good written and verbal communication skills, should be a quick learner and a team player
• Good knowledge of Linux internals, especially dependencies of Operating System on the BIOS and Firmware
• Experience customization of the firmware for different platforms & features

I would like to submit my application for the software / firmware engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultation to help ensure new and existing software solutions are developed throughout the product lifecycle with insight into industry best practices, strategies, and architectures.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of common industry standard buses including UART, SPI, SDIO PCIe and USB
• Familiarity with current 802.11 protocols and Standards
• Kernel/driver experience in Linux, embedded OSes (especially ThreadX), NetBSD, Windows, or MacOS
• Extensive digital and analog hardware experience
• Extensive knowledge of MCU’s microcontroller/microprocessor
• Knowledge of application development on iOS and/or Android
• Proficiency in Linux/Windows development platform
• Strong interest in electrical and software product development

I am excited to be applying for the position of software / firmware engineer. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for routine maintenance, patches and upgrades to server hardware, software and firmware and familiarity with testing new releases.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• BE/BTech/ ME/MTech in Electronics and Communication
• Exposure to RF technologies (RF4CE, BLE, Zigbee etc)
• Knowledge of software development process / methodology
• Add new networking functionalities that are exposed to the Operating Systems and Networking Applications
• Collaborate with HW/SW teams for creating optimal designs and implementations
• Programming in Python, shell makefile scripting
• Strong board and silicon bring-up experience
• Prior experience in working as a technical architect in leading a team of engineers and managing third party vendor deliverable for system management firmware and BIOS

I would like to submit my application for the software / firmware engineer opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for mentoring and help develop FPGA development engineers.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Work with Platform team to bring-up the BIOS and BMC firmware during SOC bring-up
• Work with Silicon teams and platform design teams for enablement and verification of all IPs in the Silicon
• Design and drive platform BMC firmware solutions to cover targeted Enterprise Server vertical domains with strong emphasis on best-in-class features, performance and quality
• Work closely with software engineers to provide direction and planning into design and development of firmware for IO devices and Server System Management
• Technical and Project management of Vendor deliverables and Enablement aspects of the project
• Influence and support software engineers with design reviews, code reviews, and licensing reviews for open source as well closed source code offerings
• Support external partnerships to facilitate business growth within and across verticals
• Work on software POCs (Proof of Concepts) for early enablement of new technology