Firmware Engineer

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain UEFI/BIOS firmware using C and C++.
• Contribute to all phases of the UEFI boot process, including Security (SEC), Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI), and Driver Execution Environment (DXE).
• Lead effort in hardware bring-up for new platforms, debugging complex hardware-firmware interactions across CPU, memory, and peripheral devices.
• Ensure correct initialization of key system hardware such as DDR memory, PCIe, SATA, USB, and other interfaces.
• Optimize boot performance and implement firmware security measures such as Secure Boot, Intel Boot Guard, and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) integration.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to interpret schematics and datasheets and ensure accurate.
• Participate in and provide leadership during code reviews, write technical documentation, and mentor junior engineers.
• Work cross-functionally with hardware, operating system, and security teams to ensure system compatibility and reliability.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
• In-depth knowledge of UEFI architecture (EDK2 framework), x86 architecture, and system boot processes.
• Solid understanding of hardware interfaces such as PCIe, SPI, I2C, and USB.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Proven leadership skills, including mentoring, guiding projects, or leading initiatives.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python for automation.
• Knowledge of firmware security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-193, Secure Boot).
• Experience with low-level debugging of boot-related issues.
• Understanding of System Management Mode (SMM), Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Intel Firmware Support Package (FSP), or Intel Firmware Image (IFWI).

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of BIOS/UEFI firmware development experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to access and navigate various departments within the organization's facilities.