Firmware Engineer

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc. is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Austin, TX. Hybrid role with occasional onsite during product bring-up. You will develop and debug BMC firmware in an OpenBMC environment and collaborate across teams to ship reliable firmware on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 3–4+ years in embedded firmware, strong C/C++, Python, Shell, and JavaScript, plus experience with I2C/I3C/SPI/JTAG and Linux kernel driver work.

Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of embedded firmware development experience.
• Experience with OpenBMC and BMC firmware development.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Shell scripting and JavaScript.
• Knowledge of I2C, I3C, SPI, JTAG; Linux kernel programming and driver development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug firmware for BMC in an OpenBMC environment.
• Collaborate with architects, BIOS developers, vendors, and QA teams to deliver firmware releases.
• Participate in product bring-up, troubleshooting, and triage for new hardware platforms.
• Contribute to upstreaming work to the OpenBMC community and improve firmware designs.
• Ensure defect-free, on-schedule firmware delivery using solid software methodologies.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Shell scripting

JavaScript

Linux kernel programming

OpenBMC knowledge

Tools

OpenBMC

Job description

Our client, a leading technology organization specializing in server hardware and firmware solutions, is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join their team. As a Firmware Engineer, you will be part of the Software Development Department supporting the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) team.

Job Title: Firmware Engineer

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid role; onsite presence may occasionally be required during product bring-up activities)

Pay Range: $57 per hour

What's the Job?

• Develop and debug firmware for Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) in an OpenBMC environment
• Collaborate with architects, BIOS developers, vendors, and quality assurance teams to deliver robust firmware releases
• Participate in product bring-up, troubleshooting, and triage activities for new hardware platforms
• Contribute to upstreaming work to the OpenBMC community and improve existing firmware designs
• Employ solid software methodologies and manageability design expertise to ensure defect-free, on-schedule firmware delivery

What's Needed?

• 3–4+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• Strong background in systems engineering and computer systems
• Experience with BMC firmware development and open-source firmware platforms like OpenBMC
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Shell Scripting, and JavaScript
• Knowledge of low-level protocols including I2C, I3C, SPI, JTAG, and familiarity with Linux kernel programming and driver development

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge server management firmware solutions
• Collaborate with a diverse and innovative team of engineers
• Potential for contract extension or conversion based on performance and project needs
• Work in a flexible hybrid environment with occasional onsite support during product launches
• Be part of a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and ethical practices