Lead Firmware Architect for Server Platforms

Jobtailor; Minnesota; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior firmware leader in Minnesota to drive end-to-end server firmware development, architecture design, and program delivery. You will guide cross-functional teams across Silicon vendors and ODMs, ensuring quality, performance, and platform compliance.

You will manage and develop engineers from junior to principal levels, translate product requirements into actionable firmware plans, and coordinate delivery across multiple concurrent programs with global teams.

Qualifications

• First level university degree or equivalent experience required.
• Typically 5 or more years of related work experience, including 0-2 years of people management experience.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation); mastery in English.
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Previous people management experience (or strong technical lead transitioning to management).
• Experience with server platforms, x86 architecture, and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end firmware development for server platforms: architecture, bring-up, integration and validation.
• Oversee architecture design and feature development across programs.
• Drive resolution of complex issues spanning CPU, memory, PCIe, and platform subsystems.
• Ensure firmware quality, performance, and compliance with platform requirements.
• Manage a team of engineers from entry level through Principal Engineer; set expectations and timelines.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and career development conversations.

Skills

Firmware Development Lifecycle

Server Platforms

People Management

Architecture Design

Communication Skills

Project Management

Release Processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

BIOS

UEFI

ACPI

PCIe

SMBIOS

Intel

AMD

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior firmware leader in Minnesota to drive end-to-end server firmware development, architecture design, and program delivery. You will guide cross-functional teams across Silicon vendors and ODMs, ensuring quality, performance, and platform compliance.

You will manage and develop engineers from junior to principal levels, translate product requirements into actionable firmware plans, and coordinate delivery across multiple concurrent programs with global teams.