Senior BMC Developer

Jabil; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Austin, TX is seeking a BMC Developer to support firmware development, integration, and validation of Baseboard Management Controller for servers and platforms.

You will help bring-up, diagnose defects, validate fixes, and collaborate with BIOS, hardware, and system software teams to ensure robust platform management and high-quality firmware.

Strong C/C++, embedded firmware experience, and Linux familiarity are required; 5–7 years in related roles preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• 5–7 years of experience in embedded firmware or related software engineering work.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ and embedded development fundamentals.
• Familiarity with BMC stacks and system management protocols.
• Linux-based environments knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and debug BMC firmware features for system monitoring, health reporting, and remote management.
• Support platform bring‑up and firmware integration across hardware, BIOS, and system software interfaces.
• Analyze defects, reproduce issues, collect debug data, and support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Validate BMC functionality, perform regression testing, and verify fixes prior to release.
• Collaborate with BIOS, Electrical, Systems, Validation, and other teams to address platform issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, issue tracking, and usage information for project execution.
• Contribute to automation, testability, and continuous improvement of firmware processes.
• Communicate risks, status, and open issues clearly to the project team.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded firmware

Debugging

Education

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

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The BMC Developer is responsible for supporting the development, integration, and validation of Baseboard Management Controller firmware for server and platform products. This role helps deliver robust platform management capabilities, supports system bring‑up, and contributes to firmware quality, performance, and integration readiness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and debug BMC firmware features that support system monitoring, control, health reporting, event logging, and remote management functionality.
• Support platform bring‑up and firmware integration across hardware, BIOS, and system software interfaces.
• Analyze BMC‑related defects, reproduce issues, gather debug data, and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist with validation of BMC functionality, regression testing, and verification of fixes prior to release.
• Collaborate with BIOS, Electrical, Systems, Validation, and other engineering teams to address system management and platform issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, issue tracking updates, and usage information required for project execution and support.
• Contribute to automation, testability, and continuous improvement of firmware development and debug processes where applicable.
• Provide clear communication of technical risks, status, and open issues to the project team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 5‑7 years of relevant experience in embedded firmware, BMC development, or related software engineering work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of C/C++ and embedded development fundamentals.
• Experience with BMC stacks, system management protocols, or server hardware is required.
• Familiarity with Linux‑based environments and platform management concepts is preferred.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills with ability to troubleshoot hardware/software interactions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and effective teamwork across engineering disciplines.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.