Principal BMC Firmware Architect

Company: Arm
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Your new companyArm technology is at the heart of a computing and connectivity revolution that is transforming the way people live and businesses operate. From the unmissable to the invisible; our advanced, energy-efficient processor designs are enabling the intelligence in 86 billion silicon chips and securely powering products from the sensor to the smartphone to the supercomputer. With more than 1,000 technology partners including the world's most famous business and consumer brands, we are driving Arm innovation into all areas compute is happening inside the chip, the network and the cloud.
With offices around the world, Arm is a diverse community of dedicated, innovative and highly talented professionals. By enabling an inclusive, meritocratic and open workplace where all our people can grow and succeed, we encourage our people to share their unique contributions to Arm's success in the global marketplace. Due to growth within the company, Arm are looking for a Principal BMC Firmware Architect to join the growing team in Austin, TX.
Your new job in Austin, TXWe are seeking an experienced and proactive principal engineer to work in Arm Architecture and Technology Group (ATG). This group is at the very heart of Arm and its ecosystem. The group shapes technology of tomorrow by defining the architecture of Arm based systems. This role is primarily aimed at leading the manageability architecture and BMC firmware development at Arm, based on industry standards, open source, and Arm ecosystem requirements. The successful candidate will be a senior technical leader responsible for defining the Arm systems manageability architecture and requirements, and developing OpenBMC firmware code, across the Arm infrastructure ecosystem.

• Collaborate with other teams in Arm, and Arm partners and customers, to define Arm manageability architecture and requirements.
• Lead the OpenBMC firmware development and up-streaming for Arm servers.
  What skills, experience, and qualifications do I need?
  • Good university degree (or equivalent), ideally in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • As a senior member of a small and agile team you will work alongside system architects and technology experts from across geographical locations in Arm and Arm partners to understand and shape next-generation systems, including the definition of future Arm products.
  • Develop specifications, proof-of concepts and reference firmware implementations of the Arm-based and industry standards, and upstream to open source projects as needed.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in server BMC firmware development
  • Experience with the OpenBMC firmware project and code internals
  • Excellent programming skills (C, C++, Python, JavaScript).
  • Strong and independent debug methodology and troubleshooting skills.
  • Good grounding in computer architecture and server manageability architecture.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills at technical and senior management levels.
  • Be able to author complex technical specifications and design documents.
  • Be pro-active and self-motivated.
  • Be flexible and capable of accepting new challenges.
    What are desired requirements for this role?
    • Deep knowledge and experience in the following areas: IPMI, Redfish, MCTP, PLDM, SPDM
    • Experience with silicon technologies and firmware enablement for Arm SoC, PCIe, I2C, I3C, SPI, UART, JTAG debugging
    • Preferred knowledge and experience in Linux kernel and driver development and debug
    • Contributions to open source projects, and experience with necessary tools (Git, Github, Gerrit, etc..)
    • Independent research experience
      What you'll get in returnSo---what's in it for you? Well, you get the opportunity to work on for a globally recognised company who are passionate about investing in their employees. We have an excellent track record of building up expertise in people, so this is a great opportunity to learn something new and interesting in a friendly and collaborative environment. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to expand your network as this particular team works with various stakeholders within Arm and with our partners, giving you the platform to grow quickly within our CPU division.In regards to benefits, your particular benefits package will depend on position and type of employment and may be subject to change. Your package will be confirmed on offer of employment. The benefits program provides permanent employees with the opportunity to stay innovative and healthy, ensure the wellness of their families, and create a positive working environment. General benefits include:
      • Annual Bonus Plan
      • Discretionary Cash Awards
      • 401(k), 100% matching on first 6% eligible earnings
      • Medical, Dental & Vision, 100% coverage for employee only, shared cost for dependents
      • Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
      • Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance
      • Vacation, 20 days per year with option to buy 5 more.
      • Holidays, 13 days per year
      • Sabbatical, 20 paid days every four-years of service
      • Sick Leave, 7 days per year
      • Volunteering, four hours per month (TeamARM)
      • Office location dependent: caf-- on site, fitness facilities, team and social events
      • Additional benefits include: Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, EAP, Health Advocate, Business Travel Accident Program & Commuter programs.
        What you need to do right nowIf you feel this is something that you would be interested in, please apply and get in touch with our specialist recruiter Rabib Choudhury.

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