Firmware Engineer

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

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC is seeking an experienced Firmware Engineer to lead migration from Broadcom Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch technology across enterprise server platforms.

You will develop, modify, and validate firmware, and work with hardware, firmware, and system teams on bring-up and integration. The role demands strong C/C++ and embedded Linux skills, deep PCIe understanding, and hands-on debugging and qualification.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of firmware or embedded systems experience.
• Strong in C and C++ programming.
• Hands-on Embedded Linux and low-level firmware skills.
• Deep knowledge of PCIe architecture and switches.
• Experience with hardware-software integration and board bring-up.
• Proficient in debugging, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with enterprise server, data center, storage, AI, or HPC platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration from Broadcom Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 across enterprise platforms.
• Develop, modify, and validate firmware for compatibility and integration.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and system architecture teams on bring-up.
• Configure and troubleshoot PCIe switches, DMA routing, GPU communication.
• Perform low-level debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Conduct platform testing, validation, and qualification.
• Provide sustainment support during Atlas 3 migration.
• Collaborate with OEM server validation teams for deployment.
• Prepare technical docs, test reports, and integration procedures.

Skills

Firmware development

Embedded systems

C/C++

Embedded Linux

PCIe architecture

Hardware-software integration

Low-level debugging

Platform bring-up

Validation

Tools

Broadcom Atlas PCIe switches

PEX PCIe switches

UEFI BIOS

BMC (Lenovo XClarity)

Redfish

PCIe Gen4/5/6

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.