BIOS Engineer

NetApp, Inc.; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading storage solutions company in Ireland is seeking a BIOS Firmware Engineer to join their R&D team. The role involves developing and testing firmware for storage systems, requiring extensive experience in BIOS development and Linux programming. Candidates should have strong debugging skills and the ability to lead small projects. The company offers a competitive salary and benefits in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance-Based Incentives

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience required, 8-9 preferred.
• Experience with ARM/Intel BIOS development and various subsystems.
• Effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and debug BIOS and embedded system software.
• Enhance existing products and develop new products.
• Lead small teams or projects.

Skills

ARM/Intel based Server platform BIOS development

Linux/POSIX programming

C/C++ programming

Debugging skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Arium

gdb

Intel tools

Job description

Job Summary

As a BIOS Firmware Engineer you will work as part of a Research and Development team responsible for developing, testing, and debugging Firmware and embedded system software that interface with NetApp storage Operating System. As part of the Firmware R&D team, the overall focus of the group is on competitive market and customer requirements, supportability, technology advances, product quality, product cost and time-to-market. Firmware engineers focus on enhancements to existing products as well as new product development. This position requires an individual to be creative, a quick learner, driven to produce results and demonstrates the ability to lead small teams or projects.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in ARM/Intel based Server platform BIOS development.
• Experience with various subsystems on Intel x86, AMD x86, ARM architectures and peripherals such as PCIe, SATA, USB, I2C, sensors, SPI, Flash, DRAM.
• Development experience in UEFI BIOS/GRUB, Linux secure boot, device drivers / networking stack, memory model on Intel or AMD X86 CPU architectures.
• Experience with Linux/POSIX programming and embedded system development.
• Experience with build tool/kernel updates.
• Platform firmware/UEFI BIOS development and experience in C/C++, Python/Shell programming, Windows and/or Linux OS/Kernel debugging skills.
• Platform infrastructure: Device drivers (Ethernet, FPGA drivers, security modules) on Linux systems.
• Exposure to AMI or Insyde BIOS is a plus.
• Experience reading datasheets / schematics, and developing drivers, ACPI code accordingly.
• Debugging skills and experience using various hardware, memory debugging tools like Arium, gdb or Intel tools.
• Hands on experience in hardware-firmware co-design and board bring-up experience with SoCs and/or Customer Reference Platforms a plus.
• Experience in writing Design and Functional specifications.
• Must have effective interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Great analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• A minimum of 7 years of experience is required. 8 to 9 years of experience is preferred.
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, a master’s degree, or a PhD; or equivalent experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to have successfully completed multiple, moderately complex technical tasks.
• Proven record of meeting tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined by the candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and education and may be outside of this range. Final compensation packages are competitive and in line with industry standards, reflecting a variety of factors, and include a comprehensive benefits package. This may cover Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement or Pension Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO), various Leave options, Performance-Based Incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU’s), with all offerings subject to regional variations and governed by local laws, regulations, and company policies. Benefits may vary by country and region, and further details will be provided as part of the recruitment process.

At NetApp, we embrace a hybrid working environment designed to strengthen connection, collaboration, and culture for all employees. This means that most roles will have some level of in-office and/or in-person expectations, which will be shared during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, and any protected classification.

Why NetApp? In a world full of generalists, NetApp is a specialist. No one knows how to elevate the world's biggest clouds like NetApp. We are data-driven and empowered to innovate. Trust, integrity, and teamwork all combine to make a difference for our customers, partners, and communities.

We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favourite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future.

If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.