Senior Firmware Engineer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Senior Firmware Engineer for a long-term onsite contract in Raleigh/Durham/Morrisville/Cary, NC. The role focuses on migrating Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch architectures and delivering platform-ready firmware.

The position requires 7+ years in firmware/embedded development, strong C/C++, Embedded Linux, and hands-on hardware-software integration experience. Onsite work with relocation options and comprehensive client benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of firmware or embedded systems development experience.
• Strong C/C++ and Embedded Linux expertise.
• Experience with PCIe architecture, PCIe switches, and server platform firmware.
• Hands-on experience with hardware-software integration and low-level debugging.

Responsibilities

• Location: Raleigh/Durham/Morrisville/Cary, NC (Onsite) Relocation is also fine.
• Support migration from Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch architecture across multiple platforms.
• Develop and validate switch firmware changes required for feature parity and platform compatibility.
• Work with hardware, firmware, and architecture teams to support board bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with PCIe switch configuration, DMA routing, GPU-to-GPU communication, and interoperability testing.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve firmware and platform issues during qualification and deployment.
• Support sustainment of Atlas 2-based platforms while Atlas 3 migration activities are underway.

Skills

Firmware development

C/C++

Embedded Linux

PCIe

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Senior Firmware Engineer. This is a Long-Term contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Raleigh/Durham/Morrisville/Cary, NC (Onsite).

Job ID:26-28259

Pay Range: $60 - $65/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Location: Raleigh/Durham/Morrisville/Cary, NC (Onsite) Relocation is also fine.
• Support migration from Atlas 2 to Atlas 3 PCIe switch architecture across multiple platforms.
• Develop and validate switch firmware changes required for feature parity and platform compatibility.
• Work with hardware, firmware, and architecture teams to support board bring-up, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with PCIe switch configuration, DMA routing, GPU-to-GPU communication, and interoperability testing.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve firmware and platform issues during qualification and deployment.
• Support sustainment of Atlas 2-based platforms while Atlas 3 migration activities are underway.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 7+ years of firmware or embedded systems development experience.
• Strong C/C++ and Embedded Linux expertise.
• Experience with PCIe architecture, PCIe switches, and server platform firmware.
• Hands-on experience with hardware-software integration and low-level debugging.
• Familiarity with data center, storage, AI, or HPC platforms.
• Experience with Broadcom PCIe switch technologies (Atlas/PEX family).
• Knowledge of UEFI, BMC/XClarity, Redfish, CXL, GPUs, and accelerator-based systems.
• Experience working with OEM server platforms and platform validation teams.
• Success Criteria
• Minimal disruption to existing Atlas 2 products.
• Accelerated qualification, improved platform stability, and timely product readiness.

Our client is a leading IT Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.