Open BMC Firmware Developer

This role is for an OpenBMC Firmware Developer to develop, test, and integrate device drivers for high-performance platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in C and Linux driver programming, working closely with hardware and manufacturing teams, and will be responsible for creating robust software solutions for high availability and redundancy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and integrate device drivers for various devices, including Ethernet, I2C, PCIe, SPI, USB, and NAND devices.
• Customize BSP, boot code, and device drivers.
• Work closely with hardware engineers during board bring-up.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams for product qualification through diagnostics packages.
• Develop software solutions for high availability and redundancy.
• Interact with customers to gather requirements, design firmware, and ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including product management and sales, to design high-performance, cost-effective solutions for storage and switching platforms.

Skills

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) concepts, multithreading, and SMP.
• Strong knowledge of C, Linux driver programming, and kernel architecture.
• Outstanding software debugging skills.
• Experience using hardware test equipment like JTAG debuggers and I2C analyzers.
• Solid understanding of hardware components such as Ethernet PHYs, PCIe, USB, SPI, NAND, I2C, and SDRAM.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineering and manufacturing.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Python.
• Knowledge of Intel x86 architecture and BIOS/UEFI.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of work experience implementing device drivers and BSP.