Sr. UEFI Firmware Engineer

Lenovo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 176,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Senior UEFI Engineer to join the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) in Morrisville, North Carolina. You will help develop optimized UEFI firmware for Lenovo's server and enterprise platforms, driving research and verification for premium offerings across x86 and ARM architectures.

The role requires 8+ years in embedded firmware/software, extensive UEFI/BIOS and C programming experience, and strong debugging, hardware bring-up, and cross-platform knowledge.

Qualifications

• 8+ years minimum experience in Embedded Firmware/Software Development.
• Experience with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) or BIOS.
• Strong experience with the C programming language.
• Experience with firmware programming and debugging.
• Experience with x86 and ARM processors.
• Familiar with x86 and ARM Assembler.
• Experience with hardware bring up and boot sequence.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Proficient with Git source version control system: comfortable with common Git workflows, forking, and code reviews.
• Intimate knowledge of Software development processes, working knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools.
• Proficient Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong analytical and debug methodology skills
• Proficient at recognizing complex problems related to functional objectives
• Applies creativity and judgment to developmental work on different projects within the business environment
• Analyze situations and implement solutions, or develop new system elements, procedures, or processes.
• Ability to engage as an independent professional; articulate and compare alternative approaches
• Capable of controlling work priorities and methods requiringtrade-offs
• Provides advice in technical/operational domain of specialization
• Understands departmental mission and vision
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multi-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Write, debug and test embedded Firmware with software engineers.
• Manage and maintain firmware build tools, manage builds, and release Firmware to test.
• Recreate and fix problems reported by the test team.
• Duties may include code development, unit testing, debugging, and customer support for technical issues.

Skills

Embedded firmware

UEFI/BIOS

C programming

Firmware debugging

x86 & ARM

Assembler

Hardware bring-up

Git workflows

Agile methods

Analytical skills

Education

BS degree in Computer Science/Software/Engineering

Tools

OpenEDK

JIRA

Confluence

Git

Job description

General Information

Req #: WD00105138

Career area: Hardware Engineering

Country/Region: United States of America

State: North Carolina

City: Morrisville

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Working time: Full-time

Additional Locations: * United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world's largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo's continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo's world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

Description and Requirements

About Our Team

We're looking for Senior UEFI Engineer to join our Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) at Lenovo. As a member of the strategic UEFI development team you will be working with a group of industry leading team members to create optimized customer solutions to bring to market. With Lenovo's broad product line, including Cloud Based Servers, IoT Servers, and Enterprise Servers, you will be challenged to do the research and Development required to have a premium UEFI offering for each of these critical and growing market segments.

What You'll Do

Candidates will work with software engineers to write, debug and test embedded Firmware. Manage and maintain firmware build tools, manage builds, and release Firmware to test as well as recreate and fix problems reported by the test team. Duties may include code development, unit testing, debugging, and customer support for technical issues.

Required Technical / Functional Skills:

• 8+ years minimum experience in Embedded Firmware/Software Development
• Experience with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) or BIOS
• Strong experience with the C programming language
• Experience with firmware programming and debugging
• Experience with x86 and ARM processors
• Familiar with x86 and ARM Assembler
• Experience with hardware bring up and boot sequence
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Proficient with Git source version control system: comfortable with common Git workflows, forking, and code reviews
• Intimate knowledge of Software development processes, working knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools
• Proficient Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong analytical and debug methodology skills
• Proficient at recognizing complex problems related to functional objectives
• Applies creativity and judgment to developmental work on different projects within the business environment
• Analyze situations and implement solutions, or develop new system elements, procedures, or processes.
• Ability to engage as an independent professional; articulate and compare alternative approaches
• Capable of controlling work priorities and methods requiringtrade-offs
• Provides advice in technical/operational domain of specialization
• Understands departmental mission and vision
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multi-functional teams

Preferred Technical / Functional Skills:

• Experience with OpenEDK
• Experience using JIRA and Confluence

Required Education/Experience/Licenses:

BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations

• United States of America
• United States of America - North Carolina
• United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The anticipated annual compensation range for this position is 176,300-270,365 USD. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo's various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), the expected application deadline for this position is 11-04-2026.