BMC/OpenBMC Firmware Lead Engineer

Jabil; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Delhi, India is seeking a firmware engineer to design, develop, and debug OpenBMC-based modules for server and storage platforms. You will collaborate with design teams to meet key milestones and ensure reliable hardware-software integration.

The role requires deep C++/Python/LUA skills, experience with Yocto Project, IPMI/Redfish/PLDM, and strong debugging abilities across software and hardware interfaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and implementing OpenBMC firmware components.
• Ability to customize Linux with Yocto for server/BMC use cases.
• Strong debugging and integration skills across hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug OpenBMC-based modules for server/storage platforms.
• Customize OpenBMC Linux with Yocto Project for Redfish/IPMI based operations.
• Develop, test, and deploy server hardware components connected to BMC.
• Create and review technical specs and related documents.
• Communicate technical aspects to cross-functional teams.
• Assess risks, blockers and opportunities for smooth project transitions.
• Monitor industry trends and adopt new technologies.

Skills

OpenBMC

Yocto Project

IPMI/Redfish/PLDM

C++/Python/LUA

Embedded Linux

Server hardware architecture

Troubleshooting

D-Bus/Systemd/REST API

Devtool

MCTP/PLDM

Tools

Devtool

Job description

Job Summary

(Main Responsibilities)

For Server, Storage system level FW development, BMC FW design, development and Debug. Co-work with gaolable FW dev. Team for project support for fit design key milestone.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

(Key firmware Engineering Capabilities)

• Design, Develop, Debug OpenBMC-based functional modules, ensuring seamless integration with server platform hardware.
• Customize OpenBMC's Linux distribution using Yocto Project, supporting operations based on Redfish and IPMI.
• Develop, test and deploy server hardware components connected to BMC.
• Create and maintain firmware CI/CD process to commit, unit test, and release code.
• Create and review HLD and LLD, technical spec and related documents.
• Effectively communicate the technical aspects of a project to cross-functional teams.
• Propose technical solutions and assess feature requirements, assisting in analyzing technical risks, blockers, and opportunities to ensure smooth project transitions.
• Monitor industry trends and incorporate new technologies.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of Legacy BMC and OpenBMC architecture, including its core components (e.g., D-Bus, Systemd, REST API).
• Familiarity with Yocto Project and Devtool for building and customizing embedded Linux systems.
• Proficiency in hardware management protocols such as IPMI, Redfish, and PLDM.
• Expertise in embedded system development, with experience in C++, Python, or LUA.
• Familiarity with server hardware architecture, including the management and deployment of server key components.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve hardware and software integration issues.
• Knowledge of industry-standard protocols such as MCTP and PLDM.
• Familiarity with Platform porting and event logging.