UEFI BIOS Engineer - Data Center HWE

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Austin, Texas is seeking a UEFI BIOS Engineer to design and implement firmware architecture for next-generation server platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, debug firmware issues, and ensure system security. Ideal candidates should possess strong C/C++ programming skills and have a relevant degree. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a dynamic, skilled engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ programming skills are essential.
• Gain an understanding of AMI Aptio V and EDK2 development.
• Understanding industry-standard specifications like ACPI and UEFI.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement custom features for the UEFI BIOS.
• Debug complex firmware issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to validate the platform.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Scripting in Bash

Scripting in Python

Debugging skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS/MS in EE/CE/CS or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a curious and self-motivated UEFI BIOS Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of next-generation industry-standard server platforms. Our work focuses on enhancing the reliability, serviceability and security of Apple datacenter systems. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled engineers committed to engineering excellence.

Description

We are seeking an UEFI BIOS Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of the next-generation industry-standard server platforms. You will design the UEFI BIOS firmware architecture, collaborate with ODM to develop BIOS, and ensure its robustness against security threats. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled teams dedicated to engineering excellence. Your work will be instrumental in delivering features that uphold strong infrastructure reliability, serviceability, and security.

Responsibilities

• As a UEFI BIOS Engineer on the DCHWE team, you will:
• Design and implement custom features for the UEFI BIOS.
• Debug complex firmware issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to bring up the system, validate the platform, and triage issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE/CE/CS, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills, including scripting in Bash and Python, are essential.
• Gain an understanding of the AMI Aptio V and EDK2 development, as well as industry-standard specifications like ACPI, IPMI, PCIe, SMBIOS, and UEFI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment.
• Expertise in server platform interfaces, including PCIe, I2C/I3C, SPI, PMBus, UART, GPIO, PECI/APML, and Ethernet controllers.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across HW/FW/SW boundaries, with effective collaboration with vendor and hardware teams.
• Understanding the system security features, including secure/verified boot, firmware signing, TPM/ROT, SPDM, vulnerability management, and hardening at scale.
• Collaborate with BMC and work on platform enablement. Familiarity with RAS concepts (fault management, telemetry, recovery).
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and schedule challenges proactively.

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