Firmware Engineer

Sunrise Systems, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Developer in Austin, Texas for OpenBMC firmware development. Responsibilities include working closely with architects, BIOS developers, and quality assurance teams to create innovative firmware for customer reference boards.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in solid software methodologies, low-level protocols, and debugging skills, ensuring timely and defect-free firmware deliveries. A strong team-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in firmware development.
• 2-4 years of experience in manageability firmware.
• Dynamic team environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware in an OpenBMC environment.
• Coordinate with architects, vendors, and QA teams.
• Troubleshoot existing designs.

Skills

Open Source Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Software Stack

Low-level protocols (I2c, I3c, JTAG, SPI, eSPI, UART, PCIe)

Source version control (Git)

Linux Kernel programming

Firmware debug methodology

Server manageability architecture

Education

BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE degree or higher

Tools

Linux gcc build and debug tools

Job description

The position entails firmware development in conjunction with coordination with architects, BIOS developers, vendors, and quality assurance teams to develop robust, innovative OpenBMC firmware releases for customer reference boards. Responsibilities include BMC firmware development in an OpenBMC environment, upstreaming work to the OpenBMC community and troubleshooting existing designs.

A successful candidate will employ solid software methodologies, manageability design expertise, debug capabilities, and strong process practices to ensure on-schedule, defect-free firmware deliveries with focus on continuous feature and code improvement.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Open Source Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Software Stack (OpenBMC)
• Knowledge of low-level protocols including I2c, I3c, JTAG, SPI, eSPI, UART, PCIe expected
• Proficient with source version control systems like Git, review tools like Gerrit
• Working knowledge of Linux Kernel programming and Linux driver development experience (JTAG, I2C, SPI)
• Hands on experience working with reference boards.
• Experience with Linux gcc build and debug tools.
• Strong debug methodology and skills mandatory
• Experience in server manageability architecture mandatory
• Intimate knowledge of software development process methodology expected
• Knowledge of industry standard initiatives such as Redfish, PLDM, MCTP desirable and manageability protocols such as IPMI expected

Academic Credentials

• BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE degree or higher
• 4-6 years or more of firmware development
• 2-4 years or more of manageability firmware experience
• Candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic team environment