BMC Firmware Engineer

BMC Firmware Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain BMC firmware solutions using embedded C and C++ in a Linux based environment.
• Implement industry specifications and protocols such as OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, and other Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) standards.
• Develop firmware to interface with server hardware components, including sensors (voltage, temperature, fan speed), power supplies, and peripherals, using protocols such as I²C, SPI, and UART.
• Implement key BMC features including remote monitoring, power management, event logging (System Event Log/SEL), and remote keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) access.
• Collaborate with hardware design and platform architecture teams to ensure proper BMC integration during hardware bring-up and validation.
• Maintain security measures for BMC access, including user authentication, secure firmware updates, and vulnerability prevention.
• Use debugging tools and methodologies to diagnose and resolve system-level issues related to BMC and hardware interaction.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and release notes.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and take ownership of small to mid-sized projects.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux and OpenBMC framework.
• Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe).
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex system-level interactions.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently on most assignments and provide technical leadership on smaller projects.
• Familiarity with DMTF standards such as Redfish, MCTP (Management Component Transport Protocol), PLDM (Platform Level Data Model), and SPDM (Security Protocol and Data Model).
• Experience with System-on-a-Chip (SoC) architectures, particularly ARM-based systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for automation and testing.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
• Understanding firmware security principles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2–5 years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience, specifically with BMC systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead tasks or small projects with limited supervision.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to access and navigate various departments within the organization’s facilities.