Staff Engineer- Redfish / BMC / IPMI Developer (REMOTE)

GEICO; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Developer to join their dynamic team in Seattle. This role involves the end-to-end development of systems management solutions, focusing on Redfish API standards, BMC firmware functionalities, and IPMI commands. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities, uphold stringent security protocols, and mentor junior members. If you have a passion for technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact while working on cutting-edge solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in systems/server management with Redfish, BMC, IPMI.
• Experience in collaborative software development environments.
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop server management solutions using Redfish API standards.
• Enhance and maintain BMC firmware for optimal integration.
• Lead troubleshooting and issue resolution for systems management.

Skills

BMC Firmware Development

IPMI Command Sets

Python

C/C++

Bash

GO

Embedded Linux Debugging

Problem-Solving Skills

Data Structures and Algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

OpenBMC

Job description

The Redfish / BMC / IPMI Developer will be involved in the end-to-end development and maintenance of systems management solutions. They will actively contribute to the development, integration, and enhancement of Redfish API standards, BMC firmware functionalities, and IPMI commands and procedures. Our team thrives and succeeds in delivering high-quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly.

Position Responsibilities

1. Design and develop sophisticated server management solutions using Redfish API standards
2. Enhance and maintain BMC firmware, ensuring optimal hardware-software integration
3. Implement, optimize, and troubleshoot IPMI-related procedures
4. Collaborate with various teams to customize Redfish standards for specific product needs
5. Work closely with hardware teams in developing and enhancing BMC firmware functionality
6. Lead diagnostic processes, troubleshooting, and issue resolution related to systems management
7. Uphold stringent security protocols across all systems management solutions
8. Develop comprehensive automated testing procedures to validate functionality
9. Produce detailed technical documentation and provide training for relevant stakeholders
10. Participate in system design reviews and API specifications evaluations
11. Implement and improve IPMI commands and procedures for seamless software-hardware communication
12. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new capabilities based on Redfish standards
13. Troubleshoot and resolve systems management issues, including diagnostics with BMC and remote management applications
14. Stay updated with advancements in Redfish, BMC, and IPMI
15. Ensure the quality, usability, and performance of solutions
16. Provide leadership across multiple areas to engineering teams
17. Own complete solution lifecycle
18. Utilize programming languages such as Python, C#, or other object-oriented languages, SQL, NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure tools
19. Mentor junior team members and share best practices

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with BMC firmware development, hardware/software interactions
• Proficiency with IPMI tool suite, command sets, KVM, SOL, remote connectivity
• Knowledge of BMC functionalities, out-of-band management protocols (PECI, Redfish, IPMI)
• Experience in firmware or system-level software development
• Experience with OpenBMC, AGESA, ODIM
• Skills in C/C++, Bash, Python, GO, embedded Linux debugging
• Deep understanding of server systems, hardware components, and architecture
• Knowledge of UEFI, BIOS, Secure Boot, cryptography, and security standards
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development lifecycle tools
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments

Required Experience

• 4+ years in systems/server management with Redfish, BMC, IPMI
• 4+ years in collaborative software development environments
• 4+ years coding in C/C++, Bash, Python, or GO
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability systems
• Experience with hardware/software troubleshooting, security protocols

Desired Experience

• 8+ years in software development
• 5+ years in systems architecture and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Open-source framework experience
• Technical leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent