Firmware Engineer (BIOS Embedded Controller)
Location
Austin, TX
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$145,000 - $300,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-10-04
Responsibilities
- Participate in the full software development life cycle including architecture, design, development, test, continuous delivery, and support of UEFI BIOS and Embedded Controller.
- Lead next-generation firmware architecture design, ensuring it is modular, portable, resilient, and secure on ARM-based embedded controllers.
- Actively collaborate within an agile team to realize features through development, testing, and delivery.
- Mentor team members in design collaboration, code reviews, development tools, and processes.
- Collaborate with global internal functional teams and partners.
- Develop firmware with a focus on silicon initialization, memory initialization, storage, PCIe, NVMe, USB, and security.
- Utilize various programming languages and tools, including C/C++, Python, and shell scripting.
Job Requirements
- 12+ years of relevant experience in architecture, design, and development of x86, x64, and ARM UEFI BIOS/PC Firmware.
- Master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of PC ecosystem deployment, security vulnerabilities, and risks.
- Experience with multiple programming languages and operating systems, including RTOS and device drivers.
- Strong scripting skills in Python and shell scripting (PowerShell/Bash).
- Familiarity with source code analysis tools and security development life cycle.
- Ability to code/debug complex programs and guide others in coding/debugging.
