Senior BIOS Architect, Commercial Personal Systems

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced engineer to oversee the design and optimization of embedded software for their products. The role involves leading cross-functional teams and providing mentorship to less-experienced engineers. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in firmware development, with expertise in C, C++, UEFI/EDK II, and x86/ARM architectures. Candidates should also be proficient in Agile methodologies and debugging. This position will have a significant impact across divisions and requires innovative problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Typically has 10+ years of work experience in firmware development.
• Demonstrated competence in overall firmware architecture.

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation.
• Reviews firmware code and ensures adherence to coding standards.
• Manages resources to complete programming projects.
• Leads project teams of software firmware engineers.
• Provides critical guidance in system-level debugging and troubleshooting.
• Evaluates designs for compliance with development guidelines.
• Serves as an expert on firmware topics.
• Drives innovation in firmware design.
• Mentors less-experienced firmware engineers.

Skills

Agile Methodology

C (Programming Language)

C++ (Programming Language)

Embedded Software

Debugging

Git (Version Control System)

Python (Programming Language)

UEFI/EDK II

x86 and ARM

Education

Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and optimization of embedded software and firmware for hardware products.
• The role contributes innovative ideas and leads large cross-functional teams, exercising independent judgment to solve unique and complex problems impacting the business.
• The role acts as a functional manager within area of expertise, developing strategy and setting functional policy and direction.
• The role provides mentorship and guidance to lower-level employees, thus, ensuring the realization of operational and strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Leads the preparation and creation of instructional technical manuscripts for firmware operation.
• Reviews firmware code, provides technical feedback, and ensures adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Manages resources to complete programming projects, and designs detailed plans to ensure firmware is functioning properly.
• Leads multiple project teams of other software firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms.
• Works with product architects, firmware teams, product managers and provides critical guidance, system-level debugging and troubleshooting to various teams, as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk.
• Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development.
• Serves as an expert on all firmware related topics and acts as overall firmware leadership to provide perspective to cross- organization projects, programs, and activities.
• Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware design organization.
• Mentors less-experienced software firmware engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables.

Education & Experience Recommended

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 10+ years of work experience in firmware development, especially in overall firmware architecture.

Knowledge & Skills

• Agile Methodology
• Algorithms
• C (Programming Language must have)
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Debugging
• Electrical Engineering
• Embedded Software
• Embedded Systems
• Firmware
• Firmware Development
• Git (Version Control System)
• Linux
• New Product Development
• Microsoft paint
• Operating Systems
• Python (Programming Language)
• Real-Time Operating Systems
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• UEFI/EDK II (must have)
• x86 and ARM (must have)
• Qualcomm experience (preferred)

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation
• Learning Agility
• Digital Fluency
• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

Impacts large functions and leads large, cross-division functional teams or projects.

Complexity

Provides highly innovative solutions to complex problems within established policy.

Disclaimer

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.