SOFTWARE ENGINEER R&D (Entry/Intermediate Level)

Creox Computing Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Singapore is looking for a firmware engineer to code and optimize firmware for various network components. Key responsibilities include working on BIOS and UEFI, collaborating with hardware engineers, and ensuring system-level validation. This role demands strong coding skills and a collaborative approach to resolve hardware-firmware issues.

Responsibilities

• Coding firmware for network components including BIOS/UEFI and OS/NOS.
• Implementing features for system boot, power management, and security.
• Participating in hardware bring-up activities for new platforms.
• Working with hardware engineers for firmware requirements.
• Utilizing debugging tools for root cause analysis.
• Integrating firmware components with hardware and software.
• Supporting system-level validation and testing.
• Analyzing test failures to implement corrective actions.
• Contributing to defining test plans for firmware.
• Adhering to secure coding practices and participating in code reviews.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coding firmware for various network switch/server components, including BIOS/UEFI, OS/NOS, Service Manual, BMC, and device-level firmware for PCIe devices (e.g., NICs, storage controllers).
• Implement and optimize features related to network switch/server system boot, power management, thermal control, sensor monitoring, error handling, and security.
• Participate actively in hardware bring‑up activities for new switch/server platforms, diagnosing and resolving issues at the hardware‑firmware interface.
• Work closely with hardware/FPGA engineers to implement firmware requirements, analyze schematics, and verify optimal hardware‑software interaction.
• Utilize hardware debugging tools for root cause analysis.
• Integrate firmware components with hardware, operating systems, and higher‑level software.
• Support system‑level validation, including functional, performance, stress, and reliability testing.
• Analyze test failures to identify firmware‑related root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to defining test plans and improving test coverage for firmware.
• Adhere to secure coding practices and contribute to robust, maintainable, well‑documented codebases.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and consistency.