Firmware Engineer

Base Pay Range

$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

Maxonic maintains a close and long-term relationship with our direct client. In support of their needs, we are looking for:

15 Openings

Job Location:

Fremont, CA or Nashville, TN

Work Schedule:

Onsite

• 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‑size projects.

• 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
• Preferred qualifications:
• Familiarity with DMTF standards such as Redfish, MCTP, PLDM, and SPDM.
• Experience with System‑on‑a‑Chip (SoC) architectures, particularly ARM‑based systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for automation and testing.
• 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.

The BIOS/UEFI Firmware Engineer will design, develop, and debug system firmware that initializes hardware and boots operating systems. This role focuses on UEFI and BIOS development, ensuring optimal system performance, security, and hardware compatibility from power‑on. The engineer will also provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across hardware, software, and security teams as part of the Engineering Services organization.

• Design, develop, and maintain UEFI/BIOS firmware using C/C++.
• Contribute to all stages of the UEFI boot process, including SEC, PEI, and DXE phases.
• Lead hardware bring‑up for new platforms and debug hardware‑firmware interactions across CPU, memory, and peripheral devices.
• Ensure correct initialization of key system components such as DDR, PCIe, SATA, USB
  , and other interfaces.
• Optimize boot performance and implement firmware security measures (e.g.,
  Secure Boot, Intel Boot Guard, TPM integration
  ).
• Collaborate with hardware teams to interpret schematics, datasheets, and ensure accurate hardware configuration.
• Use advanced debugging tools (
  JTAG, logic analyzers, in‑circuit emulators
  ) to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Participate in and lead code reviews
  , author technical documentation, and mentor junior team members.
• Partner cross‑functionally with hardware, OS, and security teams to ensure system compatibility and reliability
  .

• Strong proficiency in C/C++…