Apple · 4 weeks ago
Senior Firmware Engineer - Server BMC Data Center HWE
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expApple is seeking a curious and self-motivated Senior BMC Firmware Engineer to join their team and contribute to the development of next-generation industry-standard server platforms. The role focuses on enhancing the manageability and security of Apple datacenter systems, allowing the engineer to make a significant impact and collaborate with highly skilled engineers committed to engineering excellence.
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Responsibilities
Leading technical projects and mentoring engineers
Defining overall firmware architecture, strategy, and BMC APIs
Guiding low-level driver development and hardware-firmware co-design
Collaborating with cross-functional partners to understand their needs and influence product strategy
Threat Analysis and staying updated on new vulnerabilities, attack methodologies, and security standards (NIST, FIPS)
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of experience in embedded Linux development with strong C/C++ programming skills, including scripting in Bash and Python, with at least 3-5 years in a role focused on product development and technical project leadership
Experience driving projects through EVT/DVT/PVT phases in collaboration with global ODM/OEM vendors and Contract Manufacturers
Deep understanding of the AMI MegaRAC and OpenBMC experience, including IPMI, system/D-Bus services, Redfish, PLDM, MCTP, sensors/telemetry, and update frameworks
Expertise with server platform interfaces, including PCIe, I2C/I3C, SPI, PMBus, UART, GPIO, PECI/APML, and Ethernet controllers
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous environment
Security features in BMC environments such as secure/verified boot, firmware signing, TPM/ROT, SPDM, vulnerability management, and hardening at scale
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across HW/FW/SW boundaries, with effective collaboration with vendor and hardware teams
Proven success in supporting BMC software on new hardware, including kernel, drivers, device trees, board support, and low-level debugging (JTAG/serial/oscilloscope/I2C analyzer)
Collaborate with EDKII/BIOS and work on platform enablement. Familiarity with RAS concepts (fault management, telemetry, recovery)
Familiarity with cloud-scale operations and fleet management of BMC firmware
Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve technical and schedule challenges proactively
Company
Apple
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