Back End Developer

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OpenBMC Firmware Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware solutions based on the

  OpenBMC

  platform.
• Work on

  Yocto-based Linux distributions

  for embedded BMC systems.
• Implement and maintain

  IPMI, Redfish, PLDM

  and other BMC protocols and features.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to bring up new platforms.
• Debug complex system-level issues involving hardware, firmware, and software.
• Contribute to upstream OpenBMC development and engage with the community, where applicable.
• Write and maintain clear documentation for firmware and system features.
• Support secure boot, BIOS/UEFI interactions, and firmware update mechanisms.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience

  in embedded systems firmware development.
• Hands-on experience with

  OpenBMC

  and

  Yocto Project

  .
• Proficient in

  C, C++

  , and scripting languages like

  Python

  or

  Shell

  .
• Strong understanding of

  Linux kernel

  , device drivers, and system bring-up.
• Experience with

  I2C, SPI, UART

  , and other low-level hardware interfaces.
• Familiarity with

  IPMI, Redfish, PLDM

  , and other BMC standards.
• Strong debugging skills using tools like

  JTAG, gdb, strace

  , etc.
• Comfortable working with Git and open-source collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience contributing to the

  OpenBMC upstream community

  .
• Knowledge of server hardware platforms, including

  x86 or ARM-based SoCs

  .
• Familiarity with

  security features

  such as secure boot, TPM, and cryptographic libraries.
• Exposure to UEFI/BIOS development or interaction with system firmware.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
• Willingness to adapt to new tools, technologies, and processes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Opportunity to work on innovative hardware and firmware solutions.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.