Staff Firmware Engineer

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced server and networking solutions is looking for a Staff Firmware Engineer in San Jose, California. This role involves leading development for BIOS systems, requiring extensive experience in software and knowledge of hardware architecture. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and capable of working in a fast-paced environment, with a solid master's degree in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of extensive hands-on experience in software development.
• Experience with Legacy BIOS or UEFI BIOS.
• Strong background in software design using C, C++, and/or Assembly.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop UEFI BIOS for desktop, server, and workstation systems.
• Debug and test tools for various systems.
• Manage project timelines from design to production.

Skills

Software Development

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Master in Computer Science

Master in Computer Engineering

Master in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Location: San Jose, California, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a fulltime Staff Firmware Engineer to assist in the development of embedded products. The candidate must be able to lead other engineers in the team, work closely with other teams to achieve the goal. The qualified individual will be responsible for problem solving, bug fixing, task definitions, assignments and schedules for the design among priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Includes the following essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may also be assigned):• BIOS Development: Design and develop UEFI BIOS for desktop, server, and workstation systems, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Software Development: Debug and testing tool develop for desktop, server, and workstation systems.
• System Performance Tuning: Performance tuning for desktop, server boards, and workstations.
• Linux Kernel and Device Drivers: Work on Linux kernel development and related device drivers to support BIOS systems.
• Project Management: Manage the project timeline from design phase to production, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Engineering Support: Provide engineering support for customer issues related to BIOS systems, verifying system specifications and ensuring compatibility.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with other engineering teams to evaluate design specifications and enhance system efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Master in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of extensive hands-on experience in software development.
• Experience with Legacy BIOS or UEFI BIOS code.
• Experience with Server System Performance Tuning.
• Strong background in software design using C, C++, and/or Assembly (preferred).
• Solid understanding of PC hardware architecture, BIOS, and Linux.
• Excellent organizational skills, problem solving capability, and strong ability to adopt and learn new notions and technologies • Self-motivated and enthusiastic on working in fast-paced environment.

Salary Range

$176,000 - $200,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.