Quanta Manufacturing Fremont · 11 hours ago
BMC Firmware Engineer
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expQuanta Manufacturing Fremont is seeking a BMC Firmware Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and debugging embedded firmware for servers and data center platforms. The role focuses on enabling remote management capabilities and ensuring system performance, while collaborating with various teams to support engineering and operations.
Consumer Electronics
Hiring Manager
Lywen Choong
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
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
Quanta Manufacturing Fremont
At Quanta Manufacturing Fremont, we're more than just a manufacturing facility – we're your trusted partner for precision engineering and production.
Fremont, California, US
1001-5000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase