Senior BIOS Design Engineer

Jabil; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Austin, TX seeks a BIOS Developer to support the development, integration, and validation of BIOS/UEFI firmware for server and platform products. You will contribute to platform bring-up, boot flow validation, and issue triage across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of BIOS/firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, and the ability to analyze defects, document results, and drive continuous improvement in firmware processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 5–7 years of BIOS/firmware/embedded software or low-level platform development experience.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ and firmware debugging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and debug BIOS/UEFI firmware features in alignment with platform architecture and product requirements.
• Support platform bring-up, boot flow validation, subsystem enablement, and issue triage during milestones.
• Analyze firmware defects, collect logs and data, and support root cause analysis and corrective action closure.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, BMC, Validation, and Systems teams to resolve cross-functional issues.
• Support BIOS validation, regression testing, and readiness for milestone releases and manufacturing builds.
• Maintain firmware documentation, release notes, and technical communication needed for project execution.
• Contribute to code quality and continuous improvement of firmware methods.

Skills

C/C++

firmware debugging

problem solving

team collaboration

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIOS/UEFI development tools

Job description

Job Summary

The BIOS Developer is responsible for supporting the development, integration, and validation of BIOS/UEFI firmware for server and platform products. This role contributes to platform bring-up, feature implementation, debug, and release readiness to ensure firmware functionality, stability, and compliance with program requirements.

• Develop, integrate, and debug BIOS/UEFI firmware features in alignment with platform architecture and product requirements.
• Support platform bring-up, boot flow validation, subsystem enablement, and issue triage during development and validation milestones.
• Analyze firmware defects, collect logs and system data, and support root cause analysis and corrective action closure.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, BMC, Validation, and Systems teams to resolve cross-functional integration issues.
• Support BIOS validation, regression testing, and readiness for milestone releases and manufacturing builds.
• Maintain firmware documentation, release notes, issue tracking discipline, and technical communication required for project execution.
• Contribute to code quality, development process discipline, and continuous improvement of firmware methods and reuse.
• Provide clear communication of progress, risks, system issues, and open actions to project stakeholders.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and debug BIOS/UEFI firmware features in alignment with platform architecture and product requirements.
• Support platform bring-up, boot flow validation, subsystem enablement, and issue triage during development and validation milestones.
• Analyze firmware defects, collect logs and system data, and support root cause analysis and corrective action closure.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, BMC, Validation, and Systems teams to resolve cross-functional integration issues.
• Support BIOS validation, regression testing, and readiness for milestone releases and manufacturing builds.
• Maintain firmware documentation, release notes, issue tracking discipline, and technical communication required for project execution.
• Contribute to code quality, development process discipline, and continuous improvement of firmware methods and reuse.
• Provide clear communication of progress, risks, system issues, and open actions to project stakeholders.

Job Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in BIOS, firmware, embedded software, or low-level platform development.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of C/C++ and firmware debugging techniques.
• Familiarity with x86 system architecture, firmware boot flow, and hardware/firmware interaction is preferred.
• Experience with server, storage, or networking platforms is required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively on complex technical issues with guidance as needed.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a cross-functional engineering environment.