Embedded Firmware Engineer (C/C++) for Servers

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking an early-career engineer to join the Infrastructure Solutions Group in Morrisville, NC, to help design, develop, test, and document the Server BMC stack. You will work with firmware engineers on C/C++ development, embedded systems, and low-level software that interacts closely with hardware.

You will collaborate across teams, participate in code reviews, and gain hands-on experience with Linux environments and Git-based workflows.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or earlier.
• Experience with C and/or C++ programming.
• Experience or exposure to embedded systems/firmware/low-level software close to hardware.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• 1+ year hands-on firmware development or relevant academic/project experience.
• Knowledge of Git version control and workflows (forks, PRs, reviews).
• Knowledge of software development processes and Agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and trade-offs.
• Python and/or SQL experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Firmware Development: develop, maintain, test, and debug firmware for Lenovo Server BMC solutions using C/C++.
• Embedded Systems: work with embedded systems and low-level software close to hardware.
• BMC Development: support design, development, testing, debugging, and documentation of the BMC stack for Lenovo servers.
• Testing & Debugging: analyze firmware behavior, troubleshoot, and apply structured debugging methodologies.
• Engineering Collaboration: participate in planning calls, engineering discussions, code reviews, and status meetings.
• Version Control: use Git workflows including forking, PRs, and code reviews.
• Problem Solving: analyze technical problems and evaluate alternative approaches.
• Independent Execution: manage work priorities and trade-offs for team goals.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded systems

Git

Linux

Python/SQL plus

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software/CE/EE

Tools

Git

Linux

Job description

Lenovo is seeking an early-career engineer to join the Infrastructure Solutions Group in Morrisville, NC, to help design, develop, test, and document the Server BMC stack. You will work with firmware engineers on C/C++ development, embedded systems, and low-level software that interacts closely with hardware.

You will collaborate across teams, participate in code reviews, and gain hands-on experience with Linux environments and Git-based workflows.