Senior OpenBMC Firmware Engineer

Job Summary (Main Responsibilities)

For Server, Storage system level FW development, BMC FW design, development and Debug. Co-work with gaolable FW dev. Team for project support for fit design key milestone.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Key firmware Engineering Capabilities)

• Design, Develop, Debug OpenBMC-based functional modules, ensuring seamless integration with server platform hardware.
• Customize OpenBMC's Linux distribution using Yocto Project, supporting operations based on Redfish and IPMI.
• Develop, test and deploy server hardware components connected to BMC.
• Create and maintain firmware CI/CD process to commit, unit test, and release code.
• Create and review HLD and LLD, technical spec and related documents.
• Effectively communicate the technical aspects of a project to cross-functional teams.
• Propose technical solutions and assess feature requirements, assisting in analyzing technical risks, blockers, and opportunities to ensure smooth project transitions.
• Monitor industry trends and incorporate new technologies.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of OpenBMC architecture, including its core components (e.g., D-Bus, Systemd, REST API).
• Familiarity with Yocto Project and Devtool for building and customizing embedded Linux systems.
• Proficiency in hardware management protocols such as IPMI, Redfish, and PLDM.
• Expertise in embedded system development, with experience in C++, Python, or LUA.
• Familiarity with server hardware architecture, including the management and deployment of server key components.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to quickly identify and resolve hardware and software integration issues.
• Knowledge of industry-standard protocols such as MCTP and PLDM.
• Familiarity with Platform porting and event logging.

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