BMC Firmware Engineer

BMC Firmware Engineer

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position entails firmware development in conjunction with coordination with architects, BIOS developers, vendors, and quality assurance teams to develop robust, innovative OpenBMC firmware releases for customer reference boards. Responsibilities include BMC firmware development in an OpenBMC environment, upstreaming work to the OpenBMC community and troubleshooting existing designs.

A successful candidate will employ solid software methodologies, manageability design expertise, debug capabilities, and strong process practices to ensure on-schedule, defect-free firmware deliveries with focus on continuous feature and code improvement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Previous BMC Firmware development experience mandatory (Dell iDRAC, Dell CMC, HP iLo, etc)
Highly Proficient in developing User Interface based on Java Scripts, Network socket concepts
Experience with Open Source Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Software Stack (OpenBMC)
Programming experience (JavaScript , Shell Scripting, Python, C, C++)
Knowledge of low-level protocols including I2c, I3c, JTAG, SPI, eSPI, UART, PCIe expected
Proficient with Source version control systems like Git, Review tools like Gerrit
Working knowledge of Linux Kernel programming and Linux driver development experience (JTAG, I2C, SPI)
Hands on experience working with Reference Boards.
Experience with Linux gcc build and debug tools.
Strong debug methodology and skills mandatory
Experience in server manageability architecture mandatory
Intimate knowledge of software development process methodology expected
Knowledge of industry standard initiatives such as Redfish, PLDM, MCTP desirable and manageability protocols such as IPMI expected

DESIRED:
Experience in x86 architecture
Understanding of Security concepts - Root of Trust, verified boot, measured boot
Experience in Arm architecture
Experience reading and understanding digital schematics
Strong analytical skills and debug methodology expected.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE degree or higher
5+ years or more of firmware development
3 years or more of manageability firmware experience
Candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic team environment

Top 3-5 Must Have Skills for this role:
- BMC working experience, openBMC, iLo or Dell iDrac
- Highly experienced in C++/C, Shell scripting
- Linux kernel modules, drivers
- DMTF standards like Redfish, MCTP, PLDM is plus

Notes:
100% Onsite Role

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.