Maxonic Inc. · 2 months ago
BMC Firmware Engineer - full time /Direct hire (onsite)
Fremont, CA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expMaxonic, Inc. is a recruiting firm that focuses on connecting candidates with client needs. They are seeking a BMC Firmware Engineer responsible for the design, development, and debugging of embedded firmware for servers and data center platforms, ensuring remote management capabilities even when the host operating system is offline.
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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain BMC firmware solutions using embedded C and C++ in a Linux based environment
Implement industry specifications and protocols such as OpenBMC, Redfish, IPMI, and other Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) standards
Develop firmware to interface with server hardware components, including sensors (voltage, temperature, fan speed), power supplies, and peripherals, using protocols such as I²C, SPI, and UART
Implement key BMC features including remote monitoring, power management, event logging (System Event Log/SEL), and remote keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) access
Collaborate with hardware design and platform architecture teams to ensure proper BMC integration during hardware bring-up and validation
Maintain security measures for BMC access, including user authentication, secure firmware updates, and vulnerability prevention
Use debugging tools and methodologies to diagnose and resolve system-level issues related to BMC and hardware interaction
Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and release notes
Provide guidance to junior engineers and take ownership of small to mid-sized projects
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux and OpenBMC framework
Strong understanding of server hardware architecture and communication protocols (I²C, SPI, UART, PCIe)
Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex system-level interactions
Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to work independently on most assignments and provide technical leadership on smaller projects
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
2–5 years of hands-on embedded firmware development experience, specifically with BMC systems
Demonstrated ability to lead tasks or small projects with limited supervision
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to access and navigate various departments within the organization's facilities
Preferred
Familiarity with DMTF standards such as Redfish, MCTP (Management Component Transport Protocol), PLDM (Platform Level Data Model), and SPDM (Security Protocol and Data Model)
Experience with System-on-a-Chip (SoC) architectures, particularly ARM-based systems
Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) for automation and testing
Exposure to Agile development methodologies
Understanding firmware security principles
Company
Maxonic Inc.
Maxonic, Inc. is a certified minority-owned technology consulting and staffing firm founded in 2002.
201-500 employees
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