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Firmware engineers qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories, depending on how your role is scoped. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a lottery, while Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. Your degree field and job description both matter for classification.
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At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This role is for an existing vacancy.
ABOUT THE JOB
Présentation de l’entreprise
L’avenir des solutions d’IP est arrivé
L’innovation électronique est présente partout, des capteurs intelligents aux villes intelligentes, et transforme la façon dont les gens travaillent, vivent et se divertissent. Cadence est fière de contribuer à cette innovation, non seulement à titre de chef de file mondial en automatisation de la conception électronique (EDA) depuis plus de 25 ans, mais aussi comme chef de file dans le développement de solutions d’IP, soit des blocs de conception réutilisables destinés aux systèmes sur puce. Les solutions d’IP de Cadence® transformeront votre façon de concevoir et d’utiliser l’IP dans vos conceptions de systèmes sur puce (SoC). À mesure que vous intégrez davantage d’IP pour enrichir vos SoC de nouvelles fonctionnalités, nous pouvons vous aider à réduire la complexité et les risques inhérents à la conception de technologies intelligentes, tout en répondant à vos exigences en matière de performance, de superficie et de consommation d’énergie (PPA). Cadence est le fournisseur d’IP silicium qui connaît la plus forte croissance, avec un portefeuille éprouvé et de nombreuses premières dans l’industrie en matière d’IP de conception et d’IP de vérification. Les ingénieurs choisissent Cadence lorsqu’ils recherchent les meilleures solutions d’IP pour les interfaces, les mémoires, l’analogique, les périphériques, les processeurs et la vérification.
Notre objectif : une intégration parfaitement adaptée à votre SoC
Cadence offre une plateforme d’IP ouverte et une approche de type usine d’IP qui vous permettent de concevoir, de personnaliser et de vérifier l’IP ainsi que les sous-systèmes d’IP afin de les adapter à vos SoC d’une façon qui n’était pas possible auparavant. Nous travaillons avec vous pour veiller à ce que notre IP s’intègre le plus harmonieusement possible à vos conceptions. Les synergies croissantes au sein de notre portefeuille d’IP, ainsi qu’entre ce portefeuille et nos outils EDA, vous offrent une grande flexibilité et des avantages importants en matière de délai de mise sur le marché comparativement aux approches traditionnelles d’intégration d’IP.
La qualité est au cœur de nos activités, et non une considération secondaire
Cadence a mené à bien des milliers de mises en fabrication d’IP sur silicium, et ses solutions d’IP sont utilisées par plusieurs des plus grandes entreprises mondiales dans les secteurs des semi-conducteurs et des systèmes. Le programme d’assurance qualité de Cadence repose sur des politiques claires et documentées ainsi que sur des procédures reproductibles qui commencent dès la définition et le développement du produit, puis se poursuivent par les essais, la mise en production, la maintenance et le soutien continus. Ces procédures comprennent la spécification et la tenue à jour de définitions de produits suffisamment détaillées, ainsi que de plans d’essai et de mise en production pour chaque produit Cadence.
POSITION DETAILS
High Speed SERDES PHY Firmware Design Engineer
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team of experienced engineers developing physical IP for industry-standard high-speed serial-link protocols. The successful candidate will ideally be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to work independently to complete assigned tasks and can also contribute to project leadership. It is expected that the candidate will contribute during all phases of firmware development for high speed SERDES from architecture development to implementation, verification, testing and customer deployment.
This Includes
- Contribution during firmware architecture development and implementation of the defined firmware features.
- Working closely with verification team to debug and fix the FW issues found with verification simulations.
- Involvement during post-silicon testing and validation to identify any FW and HW related functionality and performance issues and implement any necessary FW improvements to address these issues.
- Interaction with Product Engineering, System Validation and Design team to debug IP issues in the field and provide hot fixes.
Responsibilities Include
- Help to build system level prototype control software to develop/validate adaptation, equalization, and control algorithms for high speed SERDES.
- Implement assigned FW features and work closely with verification and validation team to ensure the functionality and robustness of the implemented features.
- Support of Validation team during electrical and system characterization.
- Support of Product Engineering team during customer deployment of the IP.
PROFILE RECHERCHÉ
- Solid programming knowledge in C/C++ and Python
- Understanding of wireline communication principles
- Knowledge in mixed signal circuit design and digital signal processing techniques
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering
COMPENSATION
- The annual salary range for Canada is $73,500.00 CAD/year - $136,500.00 CAD/year. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and holidays, leave of absence programs, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post-tax investment savings, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, group health coverage that includes dental, vision and Emotional Wellbeing Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Cadence also offers employee and dependent Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability. In addition, Cadence provides Global Travel Medical coverage, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and a funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
We’re doing work that matters. Help us solve what others can’t.
INTRODUCTION
At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology. This role is for an existing vacancy.
ABOUT THE JOB
Présentation de l’entreprise
L’avenir des solutions d’IP est arrivé
L’innovation électronique est présente partout, des capteurs intelligents aux villes intelligentes, et transforme la façon dont les gens travaillent, vivent et se divertissent. Cadence est fière de contribuer à cette innovation, non seulement à titre de chef de file mondial en automatisation de la conception électronique (EDA) depuis plus de 25 ans, mais aussi comme chef de file dans le développement de solutions d’IP, soit des blocs de conception réutilisables destinés aux systèmes sur puce. Les solutions d’IP de Cadence® transformeront votre façon de concevoir et d’utiliser l’IP dans vos conceptions de systèmes sur puce (SoC). À mesure que vous intégrez davantage d’IP pour enrichir vos SoC de nouvelles fonctionnalités, nous pouvons vous aider à réduire la complexité et les risques inhérents à la conception de technologies intelligentes, tout en répondant à vos exigences en matière de performance, de superficie et de consommation d’énergie (PPA). Cadence est le fournisseur d’IP silicium qui connaît la plus forte croissance, avec un portefeuille éprouvé et de nombreuses premières dans l’industrie en matière d’IP de conception et d’IP de vérification. Les ingénieurs choisissent Cadence lorsqu’ils recherchent les meilleures solutions d’IP pour les interfaces, les mémoires, l’analogique, les périphériques, les processeurs et la vérification.
Notre objectif : une intégration parfaitement adaptée à votre SoC
Cadence offre une plateforme d’IP ouverte et une approche de type usine d’IP qui vous permettent de concevoir, de personnaliser et de vérifier l’IP ainsi que les sous-systèmes d’IP afin de les adapter à vos SoC d’une façon qui n’était pas possible auparavant. Nous travaillons avec vous pour veiller à ce que notre IP s’intègre le plus harmonieusement possible à vos conceptions. Les synergies croissantes au sein de notre portefeuille d’IP, ainsi qu’entre ce portefeuille et nos outils EDA, vous offrent une grande flexibilité et des avantages importants en matière de délai de mise sur le marché comparativement aux approches traditionnelles d’intégration d’IP.
La qualité est au cœur de nos activités, et non une considération secondaire
Cadence a mené à bien des milliers de mises en fabrication d’IP sur silicium, et ses solutions d’IP sont utilisées par plusieurs des plus grandes entreprises mondiales dans les secteurs des semi-conducteurs et des systèmes. Le programme d’assurance qualité de Cadence repose sur des politiques claires et documentées ainsi que sur des procédures reproductibles qui commencent dès la définition et le développement du produit, puis se poursuivent par les essais, la mise en production, la maintenance et le soutien continus. Ces procédures comprennent la spécification et la tenue à jour de définitions de produits suffisamment détaillées, ainsi que de plans d’essai et de mise en production pour chaque produit Cadence.
POSITION DETAILS
High Speed SERDES PHY Firmware Design Engineer
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team of experienced engineers developing physical IP for industry-standard high-speed serial-link protocols. The successful candidate will ideally be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to work independently to complete assigned tasks and can also contribute to project leadership. It is expected that the candidate will contribute during all phases of firmware development for high speed SERDES from architecture development to implementation, verification, testing and customer deployment.
This Includes
- Contribution during firmware architecture development and implementation of the defined firmware features.
- Working closely with verification team to debug and fix the FW issues found with verification simulations.
- Involvement during post-silicon testing and validation to identify any FW and HW related functionality and performance issues and implement any necessary FW improvements to address these issues.
- Interaction with Product Engineering, System Validation and Design team to debug IP issues in the field and provide hot fixes.
Responsibilities Include
- Help to build system level prototype control software to develop/validate adaptation, equalization, and control algorithms for high speed SERDES.
- Implement assigned FW features and work closely with verification and validation team to ensure the functionality and robustness of the implemented features.
- Support of Validation team during electrical and system characterization.
- Support of Product Engineering team during customer deployment of the IP.
PROFILE RECHERCHÉ
- Solid programming knowledge in C/C++ and Python
- Understanding of wireline communication principles
- Knowledge in mixed signal circuit design and digital signal processing techniques
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering
COMPENSATION
- The annual salary range for Canada is $73,500.00 CAD/year - $136,500.00 CAD/year. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and holidays, leave of absence programs, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax Free Savings (TFSA) plan for post-tax investment savings, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, group health coverage that includes dental, vision and Emotional Wellbeing Support (EAP) benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Cadence also offers employee and dependent Life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability. In addition, Cadence provides Global Travel Medical coverage, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and a funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Firmware
Align your degree to the role description
TN visa classification for firmware work hinges on your degree matching the job title. A Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree maps cleanly. A general IT degree may not, so confirm the alignment before applying.
Target employers with embedded systems teams
Firmware roles at companies building hardware products, medical devices, or industrial controls are more likely to require dedicated firmware engineers and understand TN sponsorship requirements than generalist software shops.
Ask employers to scope the role correctly
Job descriptions that blend firmware with general software duties can complicate TN classification. Request that your offer letter and support letter specifically describe firmware development, embedded systems, and hardware-software integration responsibilities.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring firmware engineers under TN sponsorship. Targeting companies that have filed TN support letters before cuts the negotiation time on visa logistics significantly.
Canadians: prepare your port-of-entry package thoroughly
Canadian citizens present their TN application directly to CBP at the border or airport. Bring your signed offer letter, degree transcripts, and a detailed support letter covering your firmware duties, reporting structure, and employment period.
Firmware TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a firmware engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, firmware engineering roles typically qualify under the Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer category in the USMCA TN classification list. The key is that your job duties must center on embedded systems, hardware-software integration, or low-level software development, and your degree must align with the specific category your employer uses in the support letter.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for firmware engineers?
TN is faster and simpler for firmware engineers than H-1B. Canadian citizens can be approved at a port of entry the same day, with no lottery, no USCIS petition, and no annual cap. Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate, which takes longer, but still avoid the H-1B lottery. TN status renews indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying job offer.
What documents does a firmware engineer need for TN entry?
You'll need a valid Canadian or Mexican passport, a signed employer offer letter specifying your firmware role and employment terms, a detailed support letter describing your duties and qualifications, and your degree transcripts or diploma. If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, bring the original documentation. CBP officers may ask technical questions about your role, so be prepared to explain your day-to-day firmware responsibilities.
Where can I find firmware jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to connect Canadian and Mexican professionals with U.S. employers offering TN visa sponsorship. Firmware roles are listed with details on visa support, so you're not spending time on applications where sponsorship isn't available. Filtering by role type helps you quickly identify embedded systems and hardware-focused positions open to TN candidates.
Can I switch firmware employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. Canadians can get a new TN at the port of entry with a fresh offer letter and support letter from the incoming company. Mexican citizens need to apply for a new TN visa at a U.S. consulate. Don't start work with the new employer until the new TN is approved, as TN status is employer-specific.