Hardware Validation Engineer - Firmware

We’re the forever innovators. On a mission that goes beyond business. Securing digital ownership in a changing world. Unlocking true freedom. We’re revolutionaries. Looking beyond today. Bridging excellence and pragmatism, with ambition and conviction, to push the limits of what’s possible. That’s what you’ll do here, in this playground of innovation. With leadership and trust, you’ll write the rules of new technology, and help create products that redefine security in a digital age.

Founded in 2014, Ledger is the global platform for digital assets and Web3. Over 20% of the world’s crypto assets are secured through our Ledger Nanos. Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in UK, US, Switzerland and Singapore, Ledger has a team of more than 700 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets – including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 6 millions units already sold in 200 countries. 

The Hardware Engineering team at Ledger is looking for a key addition to its team. The Hardware Validation Engineer will be responsible for low level validation of new components, and bring up prototype boards. 

Your mission

. Develop firmware and drivers to enable the qualification of new hardware components

. Study and report on components performance vs. expected behaviours

. Contribute to our factory test mode

. Collaborate with Hardware and Electronics engineers to ensure correct setups of components in our systems

. Develop on microcontrollers and microprocessors

. Develop various applications on top of Ledger OS for testing and qualification of hardware performance in the system

What we’re looking for  

. Engineering degree with 5+ years of experience

. Solid C programming skills

. Good knowledge of Python

. Working knowledge of versioning tools like Git

. Comfortable with low level concepts: interrupt, system tick, peripherals, etc.

. Working knowledge of OS operations: Linux

. Working knowledge of micro-kernel: FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.

. Fundamental electronics skills and being able to review schematic

. Ability to navigate components datasheets

. Ability to debug on target: JTAG, SWD, GDB

. Hands- on experience using lab equipment: oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, soldering iron 

. Ability to do simple custom PCBA a big plusKnowledge of “Secure Elements” is a plus

. Fluent English speaking and writing skills

What’s in it for you?

. Equity: Employees are the foundation of our success, and we award stock options so you can share in that success as we grow

. Flexibility: A hybrid work policy

. Social: Annual company outing for Ledgerdary Days, plus frequent social events, snacks and drinks

. Medical: Comprehensive health insurance policy offering extensive medical, dental and vision care coverage

. Well-being: Personal development, coaching & fitness with our dedicated partners

. Vacation: Five weeks of paid leave per year, in addition to national holidays and rest & relaxation (RTT) days

. High tech: Access to high performance office equipment and gadgets, including Apple products

. Transport: Ledger reimburses part of your preferred means of transportation

. Discounts: Employee discount on all our products

We are an equal opportunity employer for all without any distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age.