BMC Firmware Lead Engineer (Server & Storage)
Job Definition – BMC Firmware Engineer
Job Sub-family
FIRMWARE/SOFTWARE
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 BMC Firmware by applying knowledge of server hardware architecture and system design.
- Source code management (Git) , Code review for the design change and release FW.
- Creating/Review High-level, Low-level design flows
- Co-review the HW schematic relative with FW design.
- Meet project progress and update status in scrum meeting
- Follow FW CICD process to commit and release the code
- Create and review technical spec, Documentation
- Ensure project standards are met and maintained by actively synchronizing with all teams.
- Communicate technical aspects of a project effectively to cross-functional teams.
- Preform the Unit test based on function implementation.
- Technical proposal and require feature assessment
- Assist in analyzing technical risks, blockers and opportunities to ensure smooth project transition.
Management & Supervisory Responsibilities
• Typically reports to Management.Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include Engineering Manager or Group Lead
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).
Required Job Competencies:
(Engr. Knowledge & Skills)
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- BMC or OpenBMC firmware solution experience
- Good C and C++ coding skills , including well design concepts and code tracing skill.
- Familiar with Linux operation system, kernel, application.
- Solid Knowledge of low-level protocol, including I2C/I3C, PMBUS, SPI, UART, JTAG, GPIO/SGPIO.
- Well understanding of BMC IPMI 2.0 and DCMI1.5, like IPMI Messaging, SDR, SEL, FRU, SOL, IPMB, LAN, KCS, event log, PEF, ME, NM, PECI.
- Independently porting skill of BMC to custom HW or algorithm.
- Experience of participating at least one whole server project cycle.
- Experience on Redfish or BMC WebU I or linux kernel development.
Extra SKILLS is plus.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Agile practices or scrum.
- Good understanding of product development and manufacturing processes including test validation.
- Basic technical background to recognize, assess and communicate cross-functional issues and risks.
Required Job Competencies:
(Non-Engr. Knowledge & Skills)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public in English.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Influence others and share best practices.
- Effectively communicate with good understanding of English
- Understand and meet customer needs and expectations.
- Work as part of a global team.
- Could smoothly to co-work with cross function team
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Education and Experience Requirements
6+ years related BMC FW development
Bachelor or Master in Electronics, Computer science, software engineering or related equivalent experience.
- With BMC development required. With Server or Storage product experience Required. With OpenBMC experience preferred
- With BIOS concept and experience is preferred.