Senior Staff BMC Engineer

Graphcore; Gdańsk; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in AI compute technology as a Senior Staff BMC Engineer, responsible for developing next-gen systems. Collaborate across teams to implement robust BMC software solutions while enjoying a dynamic work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave policy

Medical and dental health plans

Gym card

Employee pension plan (matched up to 4%)

Qualifications

• Excellent programming and scripting skills in C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with OpenBMC, IPMI/Redfish protocols required.
• Knowledge of low-level hardware interfaces is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of BMC and RMC software for AI systems.
• Engage in Agile processes and mentor team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product development.

Skills

Programming in C

Programming in C++

Scripting with Python

Firmware development for x86 platforms

Firmware development for ARM platforms

Debugging

Agile methodologies

Job description

How often do you get the chance to build a technology that transforms the future of humanity?

Graphcore products have set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software, gaining global attention and industry acclaim. Now we are developing the next generation of artificial intelligence compute with systems that will allow AI researchers to develop more advanced models, help scientists unlock exciting new discoveries, and power companies around the world as they put AI at the heart of their business.

Graphcore recently joined SoftBank Group – bringing large and ongoing investment from one of the world’s leading backers of innovative AI companies.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Firmware Manager, the Senior Staff BMC Engineer is responsible for supporting the design and delivery of the Baseboard Management Controller and the Rack Management Controller software stack for the next generation of AI server class systems. They will work in close conjunction with our partners, hardware vendors and our customers to help build best-in-class systems for large scale data-centre environments.

The Team

This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and expanding team at Graphcore. We will be developing a complete software stack based on OpenBMC for both our Baseboard Management Controller and Rack Management Controller hardware platforms. This shall include writing and maintaining low level drivers in the OpenBMC kernel for ASPEED devices, enhancing WebBMC user interfaces, and expanding Redfish API capabilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

Design and Implementation of an OpenBMC solution for a server-class based platform for Artificial Intelligence

Support development of an OpenRMC solution for rack management

Collaborate with all colleagues within the BMC, firmware and hardware engineering teams

Engage with business partners, stakeholders and customers on requirements and designs

Actively engage in and support Agile ways of working within the team

Debug issues, resolve bugs and generally improve the quality and functionality of the product

Mentor colleagues within the team, sharing knowledge and providing guidance where appropriate

Support the team leader and technical leader when asked

Candidate Profile

Driven to work on BMC and RMC Firmware development for x86 or ARM Platforms

Excellent programming and scripting skills using at least two of C, C++, Rust, Python

Worked with OpenBMC either at the low-level device driver stack or in the upper-level WebBMC and IPMI/Redfish protocol interface.

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills, good work ethics, high sense of team-work

Love to produce quality work and commitment to finish your tasks every single day

You are a self-starter who loves to find creative solutions to challenging problems

Familiarity with Yocto or equivalent linux based project

Experience delivering firmware for ASPEED BMC processors or equivalent

Demonstrate an understanding of low-level hardware interfaces and APIs

Awareness of DMTF Redfish

Working knowledge of Data-centre Security Control Modules (DC-SCM)

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers annual leave policy, medical and dental health plans, a gym card, and employee pension (matched up to 4%). We review our benefits on a yearly basis to ensure we offer a valuable and rewarding benefits programme to our employees. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

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