Senior Firmware Engineer - Onsite

Title: Senior Firmware Engineer - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

BIOS, firmware, system software development, x86 system architecture,
C, ASM programming,
Python, groovy,
server hardware interfaces, 10G, 1G Ethernet, SATA, AHCI, DDR3, PCIe Gen1, PCIe Gen2, PCIe Gen3, SPI, I2C,
software development process methodology,
ACPI, SMBIOS,
Git, Github, Jenkins,
debug methodology,
UEFI BIOS development, EDK2 platform BIOS, silicon, board features, server BIOS architecture, EDK2 codebase,
x86 server market,
cutting edge technologies, silicon process technologies, streamlined IO architecture,
groundbreaking products, platform bios architecture, server firmware, software methodologies, firmware design

Description:

The Role:
The client is currently looking for engineers who are passionate about Server products and would like to be part of our client journey to greatly impact the x86 server market. Our team is dedicated to developing and deploying cutting edge technologies, such as our advanced chiplet design, the latest silicon process technologies, and our streamlined IO architecture, to create the groundbreaking products that solve tomorrow s challenges in today s data driven world.? We are hiring engineers interested in developing Platform bios solutions using client's EDK2 codebase, future platform bios architecture and maintain existing product execution stream.? Strong candidates will have server firmware experience in the arena of EDKII BIOS, will apply well-honed debug methodologies to solve complex issues, and will collaborate with internal design teams as well as other firmware organizations on solutions.

The Person:
A successful candidate will employ proven software methodologies, firmware design expertise, deep technical knowledge, strong customer communication, and well-honed organizational skills across multiple teams to ensure on-schedule, defect-free customer BIOS solutions. This will involve providing technical leadership and mentorship as the external face of the client s firmware design team, while internally proactively managing issues and risks.
To be successful you must possess the technical proficiency and interpersonal confidence to technically clearly represent design ideas, sophisticated problem descriptions, and innovative solutions with other developers as well as customer teams.

Key Responsibilities:
In-depth UEFI BIOS development experience mandatory
Design and develop EDK2 platform BIOS based on the silicon and board features
Experience in server BIOS architecture mandatory

Preferred Experience:
2+ years experience in BIOS, firmware, or system software development with proven knowledge of x86 system architecture
C and ASM programming experience mandatory
Python and groovy experience desired.
Knowledge of server hardware interfaces (10G/1G Ethernet, SATA, AHCI, DDR3, PCIe Gen1/Gen2/Gen3, SPI, I2C) encouraged
Intimate knowledge of software development process methodology expected
Knowledge of industry-standard initiatives such as (ACPI, SMBIOS, PCIe) expected
Experience with Git, Github, Jenkins.
Strong analytical skills and debug methodology encouraged

Education:
BSEE, BSCS, or BSCE degree or higher with 2+ years experience in firmware development
Candidates should enjoy working in a dynamic team environment

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008