OpenBMC Engineer

Mphasis; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mphasis is seeking an OpenBMC Services / API Engineer to oversee service-layer work above the hardware interface. The role covers AMI gap analysis, Redfish/IPMI API implementation, and KVM/virtual media integration, demanding close collaboration with other engineers for sensor integration and security hardening.

Responsibilities include designing OpenBMC service architecture, implementing Redfish API handlers, IPMI protocol development, and KVM/remote console configurations.

Qualifications

• OpenBMC service architecture with D-Bus interface design and phosphor service development.
• Experience implementing Redfish APIs with server-side handlers and schema compliance.
• Knowledge of IPMI 2.0 protocol and command development.
• Familiarity with KVM and remote console configurations, including Serial Over LAN and virtual media.
• Ability to analyze AMI BMC features and design phosphor implementations.
• Experience with BMC Tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop OpenBMC service architecture and D-Bus interfaces.
• Implement Redfish API handlers and ensure schema compliance across services.
• Develop and test IPMI 2.0 commands; integrate LBAA/OneCLI functionalities.
• Configure KVM and remote console features, including HTML5 KVM client and virtual media.
• Analyze AMI BMC features and design phosphor implementations for gaps.

Skills

OpenBMC architecture

D-Bus interface design

phosphor service development

Redfish API

IPMI 2.0 protocol

KVM remote console

Serial Over LAN

virtual media

AMI BMC features

BMC Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/Electrical Engineering

Tools

bmcweb

Job description

Job Title: OpenBMC Services / API Engineer

Job Summary:

The OpenBMC Services / API Engineer will be responsible for overseeing all service-layer work related to OpenBMC above the hardware interface. This includes conducting AMI gap analysis, implementing Redfish/IPMI APIs, integrating KVM/SOL/virtual media, and managing user and certificate protocols. The role requires close collaboration with other engineering roles to ensure sensor integration and security hardening, making it the most significant role in terms of project hours.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop OpenBMC service architecture, including D-Bus interface design and phosphor service development.
• Implement Redfish API, focusing on bmcweb handler development and ensuring schema compliance across various services.
• Develop and test IPMI 2.0 protocol commands and integrate LBAA/OneCLI functionalities.
• Configure KVM and remote console functionalities, including HTML5 KVM client integration and virtual media implementation.
• Analyze AMI BMC features and design equivalent phosphor implementations for identified gaps.

Mandatory Skills:

• Proficient in OpenBMC service architecture, including D-Bus interface design and phosphor service development (e.g., phosphor-ipmi-host, bmcweb).
• Experience with Redfish API implementation, including handler development and schema compliance.
• Knowledge of IPMI 2.0 protocol and command development.
• Familiarity with KVM and remote console configurations, including Serial Over LAN and virtual media.
• Ability to conduct AMI BMC feature analysis and design phosphor implementations.
• Experience with BMC Tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ASPEED AST2700 KVM/display pipeline.
• Knowledge of LDAP/Active Directory integration for user management.
• Familiarity with Redfish EventService and Subscription model implementation.
• Experience with frontend frameworks like React JS for API wiring tasks.
• Proficiency in API test automation using Automation - RPA.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Equivalent experience will be considered for candidates with substantial expertise in OpenBMC or BMC firmware development.

Prior Work Experience Examples That Would Be Helpful:

• Implemented Redfish endpoints in bmcweb from specification to production, including OEM namespace extensions.
• Developed custom D-Bus services for OpenBMC or embedded Linux systems.
• Integrated KVM, Serial Over LAN, or virtual media functionalities in BMC environments.
• Conducted gap analysis and designed phosphor service implementations for existing BMC features.

About Mphasis:

Mphasis applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis’ Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis’ Service Transformation approach helps ‘shrink the core’ through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis’ core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Mphasis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical conditions military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. Mphasis is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.