Firmware Engineer

Ethereum Technologies; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ethereum Technologies is seeking a seasoned Firmware Engineer to drive the migration of enterprise server platforms from Broadcom Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch technology. The role emphasizes firmware development, embedded Linux, and PCIe architecture, with responsibility for platform bring-up, validation, and sustainment alongside hardware and architecture teams.

The ideal candidate will design and validate firmware changes, troubleshoot complex integration issues, and prepare technical

Qualifications

• 6+ years of firmware development or embedded systems engineering experience.
• Strong programming in C and C++.
• Hands-on Embedded Linux and low-level firmware experience.
• Solid understanding of PCIe architecture and server firmware.
• Experience with hardware-software integration and board bring-up.
• Proficient in debugging firmware and platform-level issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support migration from Broadcom Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch architecture across enterprise platforms.
• Develop, modify, and validate firmware 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, and device interoperability.
• Perform low-level debugging, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution.

Skills

Firmware Development

Embedded Systems

C/C++

Embedded Linux

PCIe Architecture

Low-level Debugging

Hardware-Software Integration

Platform Bring-up

Job description

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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.