Firmware Developer / Engineer

Job Description

Responsibilities Join our team of Firmware Engineers dedicated to crafting the most secure systems for our clients to deploy their enterprise applications. At IBM, we focus on Z systems, the advanced mainframes that power critical workloads with intensive IO operations. As a Firmware Engineer, you will play a vital role in developing IO enablement firmware and boot firmware for z Servers, ensuring seamless operation and robust security.Your primary responsibilities include: Firmware Development:Develop and maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware. Programming Expertise:Utilize C programming expertise in Linux environments to write and debug code effectively. Global Collaboration:Collaborate with a global team to design and implement firmware solutions, ensuring compatibility with Linux, zOS, and zVM operating systems. Communication Skills:Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders. Agile Approach:Contribute to Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices within the Linux development environment, utilizing GitHub for version control. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Expertise in Firmware Development:Extensive experience in developing firmware solutions for complex systems. IO Domain Knowledge:Deep understanding of IO protocols such as PCIe, I2C, and SPI. Linux Systems Programming Knowledge:Proficiency in Linux internals and systems programming using C. Basic Knowledge in Object Oriented Programming (C++):Familiarity with C++ for object-oriented programming tasks. Good Communication Skills:Ability to communicate effectively within a global team environment. Preferred technical and professional experience Linux Development Environment:Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies. Knowledge of Linux Internals:Understanding of the inner workings of the Linux operating system.