# Nick Wang > Engineering Leader & Embedded Systems Expert Location: Fremont, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/nickwang Accomplished leader and hands-on technologist with extensive experience in embedded systems, firmware/software development, and system design. Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering products at scale. • Specialized in real-time embedded system architecture and development • Proficient in C/C++, CUDA and DSP programming • Strong foundation in Android, Linux kernel and device driver, RTOS and Bare Metal • Extensive background in digital audio/video processing and multimedia standards, and streaming technologies • In-depth knowledge of 802.11/Wi-Fi technology and Linux network stack • Experienced in high-performance computing, cryptography and ZKP system • Recognized for project leadership, people management and large-scale product delivery ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ Verkada Jan 2025 – Present | United States Build a safe world with latest AI technology. ### Director of Firmware Engineering @ Fabric Cryptography Jan 2022 – Jan 2024 | San Francisco Bay Area • Directed the development of a High Performance Computing(HPC) system for cryptographic acceleration utilizing in-house designed ASICs and dedicated server infrastructure. • Developed board controller firmware using ThreadX RTOS on STM32 MCU to manage PMICs and VPUs via multiple interfaces, ensuring reliable power sequencing and system stability. • Designed diagnostic and provisioning tools to enhance system validation and deployment efficiency. • Contributed to RISC-V BootROM/Bootloader design and PCIe 4.0 integration verification. • Optimized Zero-Knowledge Proof MSM algorithms on Nvidia GPUs, significantly boosting processing speed. • Built and validated prototypes using Zynq-7000 SoCs and Virtex FPGAs to verify hardware design and accelerate software development cycles. ### Software Development Manager @ Amazon Lab126 Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Sunnyvale Led a cross-functional team to build and launch the complete connectivity stack for FireTV, Echo and IoT devices, spanning kernel-level driver development, middleware customization, to Android application integration. Partnered with the AWS team to launch an Internet health monitor tool for advanced diagnostics. Oversaw daily code review and system design, ensuring high-quality and consistent product development. ### Director of Firmware Engineering @ Bowers & Wilkins Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 | Redwood City, California • Directed the development of advanced audio/video distribution systems over wired and wireless networks. • Defined system architecture and ensured timely milestone delivery using Agile practices across teams. • Developed diagnostic and manufacturing test frameworks to enhance product validation and streamline production testing. • Built and mentored a specialized team in BSP, audio, video, Wi-Fi, and BT/BLE technologies. ### Sr. Staff Engineer @ Qualcomm Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | San Jose, California • Led Wi-Fi PHY layer firmware development for QCA6174(Rome), achieving performance metrics. • Designed RF calibration algorithms (IQ, AGC, DPD, Thermal compensation, power calibration, etc.), reducing channel switch time to <1 us. • Supported silicon bring-up, calibration and verification for multiple chipsets ### Sr. Principal software engineer @ Broadcom Jan 2005 – Jan 2013 | Santa Clara, California • Technical lead for the Comcast RDK Project, launching the flagship X1 SetTop Box on schedule. • Directed Cable/IP STB Reference Software development across platforms. • Provided Tier-1 custom support (Comcast and Time Warner) and led SoC bring-up and driver integration ### Senior firmware/software engineer @ ESS Technology, Inc. Jan 1997 – Jan 2004 | Fremont, california • Developed software for DVD video/audio player, achieving the first DIVX certification and securing the No.1 worldwide VCD/DVD player market share. • Implemented and optimized MPEG1/2/4 video and Dolby TrueHD lossless audio decoders for DSPs. • Researched and developed advanced video processing algorithms (scaling, de-interlacing and frame-rate conversion). ## Education ### Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in EE Tsinghua University ### Master of Engineering (MEng) in EE Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nick-wang-4059703 --- Source: https://flows.cv/nickwang JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/nickwang/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-11