Principal Firmware Engineer - AI System/OpenBMC

SYNNEX Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 214,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

HYVE Solutions, a TD SYNNEX subsidiary, seeks a Principal firmware architect to own the OpenBMC-based BMC stack for AI/GPU server platforms. You will shape the manageability, telemetry, power/thermal control, and security features, working closely with hardware teams and hyperscaler customers.

You will lead Bring-up across EVT/DVT/PVT, implement secure boot and firmware recovery, and develop tooling for factory provisioning and fleet deployment, mentoring engineers and guiding architecture

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of embedded/firmware development, with OpenBMC experience and production-grade delivery.
• Strong C/C++ and embedded Linux skills; OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, and platform management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the OpenBMC-based firmware architecture for AI/GPU servers, including manageability stack and Redfish interfaces.
• Develop and integrate power, thermal, fan-control, and sensor monitoring firmware with power/thermal teams.
• Implement secure boot, firmware update/recovery, RoT integration, and robust error handling.
• Lead firmware bring-up across EVT/DVT/PVT and drive root-cause analysis across firmware and hardware.
• Deliver tooling for factory provisioning, diagnostics, and fleet deployment; support field issue resolution.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

OpenBMC

Redfish

IPMI

I2C/I3C

PMBus

SPI

Server hardware knowledge

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

OpenBMC

Redfish

IPMI

I2C

I3C

PMBus

SPI

Job description

@HYVE Solutions, missions to help customers, business partners, and employees achieve success through shared goals, strategies, resources and technology solutions. Platform management firmware is essential to the reliability, serviceability, and manageability of hyperscale AI servers. This Principal-level role owns BMC firmware architecture and development—built on OpenBMC for Hyve's next-generation AI and compute server platforms, spanning manageability, telemetry, power/thermal control, security, and manufacturing enablement in close partnership with hardware and Hyperscaler customers.

Core Responsibilities

• BMC firmware architecture. Define and own the OpenBMC-based firmware architecture for AI/GPU server platforms, including manageability stack, Redfish interfaces, IPMI, and platform telemetry.
• Platform control and monitoring. Develop and integrate power, thermal, fan-control, and sensor monitoring firmware in close collaboration with power delivery and thermal teams.
• Security and reliability. Implement secure boot, firmware update/recovery, RoT integration, and robust error handling to meet hyperscaler security and reliability requirements.
• Bring-up and debug. Lead firmware bring-up across EVT/DVT/PVT, debug at board and system level, and drive root-cause analysis and permanent fixes across firmware, hardware, and system-integration domains.
• Manufacturing and deployment enablement. Deliver firmware tooling and features for factory provisioning, diagnostics, and fleet deployment, and support field issue resolution at scale.
• Technical leadership. Set firmware development methodology, review code, and mentor engineers; represent firmware architecture to customers and internal executives.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of embedded/firmware development experience, including significant BMC/platform management firmware work and hands-on OpenBMC development. Proven delivery of server-class firmware into production; hyperscale experience preferred.
• Technical expertise: Strong C/C++ and embedded Linux skills; deep knowledge of OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, I2C/I3C, PMBus, SPI, and platform management interfaces; experience with secure boot, firmware update, and RoT.
• Systems knowledge: Solid understanding of server hardware, power/thermal control loops, and the interaction of firmware with BIOS, hardware, and manufacturing flows.
• Communication: Able to lead cross-functional debug, drive architecture decisions, and communicate effectively with hardware teams, customers, and executives.

Compensation: $214,000 to $290,000 @ HYVE Solutions, we believe employees are our greatest asset and we empower them to make a difference in our business.

Diversity and inclusion make us all better. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

ABOUT HYVE SOLUTION

Hyve Solutions transforms complex engineering challenges into production reality for technology innovators building AI, cloud, and connected infrastructure. As a US-based manufacturing partner, the company rapidly delivers fast, agile execution through deep technical partnerships and co-innovation, and supply chain clarity. Hyve's integrated ODM, CM, and SI capabilities eliminate vendor complexity while accelerating time-to-market with single-partner accountability from design through scale. The company co-innovates with deep engineering expertise, treating customer success as its own while building tomorrow's digital infrastructure. Hyve Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE: SNX). For more information, visit hyvesolutions.com, email [e-mail], or call [phone].

ABOUT TD SYNNEX CORPORATION

TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. We’re an innovative partner helping more than 150,000 customers in 100+ countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California, TD SYNNEX’ 23,000 co-workers are dedicated to uniting compelling IT products, services and solutions from 1,500+ best-in-class technology vendors. Our edge-to-cloud portfolio is anchored in some of the highest-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data/analytics, IoT, mobility and everything as a service. TD SYNNEX is committed to serving customers and communities, and we believe we can have a positive impact on our people and our planet, intentionally acting as a respected corporate citizen. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer of choice for talent across the IT ecosystem.