Principal OpenBMC Firmware Architect

Graphcore; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Graphcore is looking for a Principal BMC Firmware Engineer in Austin, Texas to lead the development of OpenBMC-based firmware for hyperscale AI servers. The role involves managing hardware integration, firmware security architecture, and collaborating with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in firmware development, expertise in OpenBMC, and strong programming skills in C/C++. Graphcore offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience developing BMC firmware for server or data center platforms.
• Strong debugging skills using tools such as JTAG, GDB, and logic analyzers.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines for firmware development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and development of OpenBMC firmware for hyperscale server platforms.
• Develop scalable manageability interfaces using D-Bus, Redfish, and PLDM protocols.
• Contribute to OpenBMC upstream projects and relevant industry standards.

Skills

C/C++ programming

OpenBMC expertise

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Platform management protocols

Debugging tools (JTAG, GDB)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Yocto / BitBake

CI/CD pipelines

Telemetry pipelines

Job description

Graphcore is looking for a Principal BMC Firmware Engineer in Austin, Texas to lead the development of OpenBMC-based firmware for hyperscale AI servers. The role involves managing hardware integration, firmware security architecture, and collaborating with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in firmware development, expertise in OpenBMC, and strong programming skills in C/C++. Graphcore offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible working environment.