Firmware and software
Writes the code that runs on the chip: boot code, firmware, drivers, board support and the software kit customers build on. It starts on models before silicon, brings the first silicon up, and releases tested software for production.
On the lifecycle charts
Discipline pages
Gates it works towards
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