Supercomputing Engineer - Firmware, Kernel & Security

Etched

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month
Daily lunch and dinner in the office
Relocation support for newcomers

Job summary

A tech-focused AI firm in San Jose is seeking a Supercomputing Engineer to develop and maintain foundational software for their server infrastructure. The role requires expertise in BIOS and BMC firmware, kernel-mode driver development, and ensuring system reliability and performance. Ideal candidates possess strong C/C++ skills and experience with data center orchestration technologies like Kubernetes. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a housing subsidy for local employees.

Qualifications

  • Strong skills in C/C++ programming.
  • Expertise in BIOS and BMC firmware architectures.
  • Experience with server boot processes including EFI and NetBoot.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain BIOS and BMC firmware.
  • Analyze system configurations for optimal performance.
  • Implement security features for system integrity.
  • Develop kernel-mode drivers for seamless hardware integration.

Skills

Proficiency in C/C++
Strong understanding of BIOS and BMC firmware architectures
Experience with server boot processes (EFI, UEFI)
Knowledge of root-of-trust and security principles
Experience with kernel-mode driver development
Strong understanding of operating systems (Linux preferred)
Experience with advanced system logging
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Tools

Kubernetes
Docker
Git

Job description

A tech-focused AI firm in San Jose is seeking a Supercomputing Engineer to develop and maintain foundational software for their server infrastructure. The role requires expertise in BIOS and BMC firmware, kernel-mode driver development, and ensuring system reliability and performance. Ideal candidates possess strong C/C++ skills and experience with data center orchestration technologies like Kubernetes. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a housing subsidy for local employees.
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