Firmware Engineer

TPI Global Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Global Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced firmware engineer to develop OpenBMC firmware for customer reference boards, coordinating with architects, BIOS developers and QA to deliver robust, scalable firmware solutions.

You will contribute to OpenBMC, troubleshoot designs, and maintain strong debugging, build and process discipline to ensure on-time, defect-free deliveries with a focus on continuous feature improvement.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of firmware development experience
• 2-4 years of manageability firmware experience
• Bachelor or higher in electrical/computer engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop OpenBMC firmware for customer reference boards in coordination with architects, BIOS developers, vendors and QA teams
• Upstream work to the OpenBMC community and troubleshoot existing designs
• Ensure on-schedule, defect-free firmware deliveries with focus on feature and code improvement

Skills

OpenBMC

Firmware development

Linux kernel programming

Debug methodology

Git

Gerrit

Server manageability

Education

BSEE

BSCS

BSCE

Tools

Git

Gerrit

Linux

Reference boards

Job description

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Possible Extension)

Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C or 1099).

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

• 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.