Sr. Staff Firmware / BIOS Developer

ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

ZT Systems in Georgetown, TX, seeks a Sr. Staff Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and debug BIOS/Firmware for cloud servers. You will work with design teams across planning, development, and validation phases to ensure reliability and compatibility of firmware features.

The role requires strong C/C++ and x86 Assembly skills, deep hardware knowledge, and hands-on experience with UEFI/EDK II, legacy BIOS, and OS interactions with BIOS. The position is full-time on site in Georgetown, TX.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 8+ years BIOS Development experience
• Proficient in C, C++ and x86 Assembly
• Knowledge of how operating systems interact with BIOS functions
• Strong understanding of processor and enterprise system architecture
• Experience in user interface or presentation layer development
• Extensive hardware skills across enterprise platforms, BIOS, drivers, IO technologies
• Hands-on with legacy BIOS (Phoenix/AMI) and UEFI/EDK II/Linux boot
• Familiarity with x86 CPUs, memory controllers, IO hubs, and PC architecture
• Knowledge of PCI, ACPI, DDR, CXL specifications
• Experience with BMC functions related to BIOS and board-level diagnostics

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, code, and debug BIOS/Firmware for server platforms
• Review firmware/OS architecture specifications and provide feedback
• Create design documents with engineering teams
• Study motherboard and BIOS specs to plan reliability and compatibility
• Plan and implement reference code and collateral
• Participate in cross-team product development and validation
• Contribute to platform power-on events and manufacturing validation
• Collaborate with validation teams across the organization

Skills

C/C++

x86 Assembly

BIOS/OS interaction

Processor architecture

UEFI/EDK II

UI/presentation layer

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

UEFI/EDK II

BIOS debugging tools

Job description

Sr. Staff Firmware / BIOS Developer### Sr. Staff Firmware / BIOS DeveloperApply: Georgetown, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-104931**About The Role**The Sr. Staff Firmware Engineer is responsible for developing platform BIOS, reference code and related documentation for ZT Cloud Servers. Work closely with design teams and be responsible for all software and BIOS related issues during the planning, development, and validation stages of the program.**What You Will Do*** Design, develop, code, and debug BIOS\\Firmware by applying knowledge of server hardware architecture and system design.* Review and provide strong feedback on firmware and software architecture specifications and design specifications.* Layout and establish design documents with the engineering team* Study computer motherboard and BIOS system specifications and configuration requirements to plan and develop reliability and compatibility* Plan and execute reference code and collateral* Participate in key product development and technical teams* Participate in new platform power-on events* Engage various cross-team validation organizations.* Implement and support various features required for manufacturing validation.**What You Bring*** BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Computer Engineering and 8+ years of experience including BIOS Development (alternatively an MS degree and 6+ years of experience)* Demonstrated C, C++ coding and X-86 Assembly language skills* Knowledge of internal operations of Operating Systems and its interaction with BIOS functions* Understanding of processor and Enterprise system level architecture* Experience in user interface development or presentation layer development* Extensive hardware skills: Enterprise platform, BIOS, Drivers, IO technologies* Development of legacy BIOS such as Phoenix, AMI and hands-on experience with UEFI/EDK II/ Linux Boot* X-86 CPUs, memory controllers, IO Hubs, and PC architecture* Industry specifications such as PCI, ACPI, DDR, CXL* Working knowledge of BMC functions related to BIOS.* Board level diagnostic tools/utilitiesZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $ 116,500 and $165,000 annually. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.Base salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.#LI:SL1, #LI:Onsite#ZTSANENG2025!