Senior Firmware Engineer

netPolarity, Inc. (Saicon Consultants, Inc.); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a firmware developer for a 100% onsite role in Austin, TX. The position focuses on developing robust firmware for BMC systems, requiring skills in C++/C and shell scripting. Candidates should have at least 5 years of firmware development experience and be proficient with Linux kernel programming. The role emphasizes teamwork and solid software methodologies to ensure quality firmware releases. This contract is for one year with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of firmware development experience.
• 3+ years of manageability firmware experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware in coordination with architects and QA teams.
• Troubleshoot existing designs and coordinate upstream work.
• Ensure defect-free firmware deliveries.

Skills

BMC working experience

C++/C

Shell scripting

Debug methodology

Linux Kernel programming

Server manageability architecture

Education

BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE degree

Tools

Git

Gerrit

Linux gcc build and debug tools

Job description

Location: 100% Onsite Role in Austin, TX

Duration: 1 Year (Extendable up to 2 years)

Rate: $70-$80/Hour on W2

Job Description

Top 3-5 Must Have Skills for this role:

• BMC working experience, openBMC, iLo or Dell iDrac
• Highly experienced in C++/C, Shell scripting
• DMTF standards like Redfish, MCTP, PLDM is plus

Key Responsibilities

The position entails firmware development in conjunction with coordination with architects, BIOS developers, vendors, and quality assurance teams to develop robust, innovative OpenBMC firmware releases for customer reference boards. Responsibilities include BMC firmware development in an OpenBMC environment, upstreaming work to the OpenBMC community and troubleshooting existing designs.

A successful candidate will employ solid software methodologies, manageability design expertise, debug capabilities, and strong process practices to ensure on-schedule, defect-free firmware deliveries with focus on continuous feature and code improvement.

Preferred Experience

• Highly Proficient in developing User Interface based on Java Scripts, Network socket concepts
• Experience with Open Source Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Software Stack (OpenBMC)
• Knowledge of low-level protocols including I2c, I3c, JTAG, SPI, eSPI, UART, PCIe expected
• Proficient with Source version control systems like Git, Review tools like Gerrit
• Working knowledge of Linux Kernel programming and Linux driver development experience (JTAG, I2C, SPI)
• Hands on experience working with Reference Boards.
• Experience with Linux gcc build and debug tools.
• Strong debug methodology and skills mandatory
• Experience in server manageability architecture mandatory
• Intimate knowledge of software development process methodology expected
• Knowledge of industry standard initiatives such as Redfish, PLDM, MCTP desirable and manageability protocols such as IPMI expected

Desired

• Experience in x86 architecture
• Understanding of Security concepts - Root of Trust, verified boot, measured boot
• Experience in Arm architecture
• Experience reading and understanding digital schematics
• Strong analytical skills and debug methodology expected.

Academic Credentials

• BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE degree or higher
• 5+ years or more of firmware development
• 3 years or more of manageability firmware experience
• Candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic team environment