Firmware Engineer

Valiant Technologies LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Technologies LLC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a seasoned Firmware Engineer to drive the migration of enterprise server platforms from Broadcom Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switches. You will lead firmware adaptation, hardware-software integration, and platform bring-up to ensure compatibility with existing servers while enabling next-generation capabilities.

You will collaborate with hardware, architecture, and validation teams, perform low-level debugging, platform testing, and documentation of

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Firmware Development or Embedded Systems Engineering.
• C and C++ programming proficiency.
• Hands-on Embedded Linux and low-level firmware development.
• Strong understanding of PCIe architecture, switches, and server firmware.
• Experience with hardware-software integration, board bring-up, and debugging.
• Knowledge of PCIe configuration, DMA, device communication, and interoperability testing.
• Experience troubleshooting firmware and platform-level issues.
• Familiarity with enterprise server, data center, storage, AI, or HPC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support migration activities from Broadcom Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch architecture across multiple enterprise platforms.
• Develop, modify, and validate firmware changes for feature compatibility and platform integration.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and system architecture teams on board bring-up and integration.
• Configure and troubleshoot PCIe switches, DMA routing, GPU-to-GPU communication, and device interoperability.
• Perform low-level debugging, root-cause analysis, and resolution of firmware/hardware issues.
• Conduct platform testing, validation, and qualification to ensure reliability and performance.
• Support firmware optimization and compatibility across existing and next-generation server platforms.
• Maintain sustainment for Atlas 2-based platforms during Atlas 3 migration.
• Collaborate with OEM server platforms and validation teams to ensure successful deployment.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and firmware integration procedures.

Skills

Firmware development

Embedded systems

C/C++

Embedded Linux

PCIe architecture

Debugging

HW/SW integration

Tools

Broadcom PCIe switches Atlas/PEX

UEFI/BIOS firmware

BMC

Redfish

Lenovo XClarity

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Work Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Firmware Engineer to support the migration of multiple enterprise server platforms from Broadcom Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch technology.The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in firmware development, embedded systems, C/C++, Embedded Linux, and PCIe architecture. This role involves firmware adaptation, hardware-software integration, platform bring-up, validation, troubleshooting, and sustainment to ensure compatibility with existing platforms while enabling next-generation capabilities.

• Lead and support migration activities from Broadcom Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch architecture across multiple enterprise platforms.
• Develop, modify, and validate firmware changes to ensure feature compatibility and platform integration.
• Work closely with hardware, firmware, and system architecture teams on board bring-up and platform integration.
• Configure and troubleshoot PCIe switches, DMA routing, GPU-to-GPU communication, and device interoperability.
• Perform low-level debugging, root-cause analysis, and resolution of firmware and hardware integration issues.
• Conduct platform testing, validation, and qualification to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Support firmware optimization and compatibility across existing and next-generation server platforms.
• Maintain and provide sustainment support for Atlas 2-based platforms during the Atlas 3 migration.
• Collaborate with OEM server platform and validation teams to ensure successful product deployment.
• Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and firmware integration procedures.

Required Technical Skills:

• 6+ years of experience in Firmware Development or Embedded Systems Engineering.
• Strong programming experience in C and C++.
• Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux and low-level firmware development.
• Strong understanding of PCIe architecture, PCIe switches, and server platform firmware.
• Experience with hardware-software integration, board bring-up, and low-level debugging.
• Knowledge of PCIe configuration, DMA, device communication, and interoperability testing.
• Experience troubleshooting firmware and platform-level issues.
• Familiarity with enterprise server, data center, storage, AI, or HPC platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Broadcom PCIe switch technologies, including Atlas and PEX families.
• Knowledge of UEFI and BIOS firmware development.
• Experience with BMC, Lenovo XClarity, and Redfish.
• Understanding of CXL (Compute Express Link) technology.
• Experience with GPU and accelerator-based computing systems.
• Experience working with OEM server platforms and hardware validation teams.
• Knowledge of PCIe Gen4, Gen5, or Gen6 technologies.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.