Platform Security Engineer - OpenBMC Firmware

Linuxconfig; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 364,500 - 445,500; Full time

Job summary

Linuxconfig is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the development of OpenBMC-based management firmware. This critical role involves designing and shipping firmware for both x86 and Arm platforms while ensuring a high security standard throughout the firmware lifecycle.

The successful candidate must have at least 8 years of systems security experience, including significant experience in firmware security. The position offers a salary of $405,000.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in systems security with 5+ years focused on firmware and hardware security.
• Strong technical leadership skills.
• Upstream contributions to OpenBMC or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design and ship OpenBMC firmware for x86 and Arm platforms.
• Own the BMC security posture and lead secure design reviews.
• Build verification tooling for firmware.

Skills

Firmware security

C/C++ and Python

OpenBMC/BMC firmware experience

Linux fundamentals

Debugging skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

DMTF/OCP standards

Job description

Linuxconfig is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the development of OpenBMC-based management firmware. This critical role involves designing and shipping firmware for both x86 and Arm platforms while ensuring a high security standard throughout the firmware lifecycle.

The successful candidate must have at least 8 years of systems security experience, including significant experience in firmware security. The position offers a salary of $405,000.