Introduction
IBM Infrastructure is a catalyst that makes the world work better because our clients demand it. Heterogeneous environments, the explosion of data, digital automation, and cybersecurity threats require hybrid cloud infrastructure that only IBM can provide.
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IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
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Your Role and Responsibilities
Join our team of Firmware Engineers dedicated to crafting the most secure systems for our clients to deploy their enterprise applications. At IBM, we focus on Z systems, the advanced mainframes that power critical workloads with intensive IO operations. As a Firmware Engineer, you will play a vital role in developing IO enablement firmware and boot firmware for z Servers, ensuring seamless operation and robust security.
Your primary responsibilities include:
- Firmware Development: Develop and maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware.
- Programming Expertise: Utilize C programming expertise in Linux environments to write and debug code effectively.
- Global Collaboration: Collaborate with a global team to design and implement firmware solutions, ensuring compatibility with Linux, zOS, and zVM operating systems.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.
- Agile Approach: Contribute to Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices within the Linux development environment, utilizing GitHub for version control.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Expertise in Firmware Development: Extensive experience in developing firmware solutions for complex systems.
- IO Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of IO protocols such as PCIe, I2C, and SPI.
- Linux Systems Programming Knowledge: Proficiency in Linux internals and systems programming using C.
- Basic Knowledge in Object Oriented Programming (C++): Familiarity with C++ for object-oriented programming tasks.
- Good Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively within a global team environment.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Linux Development Environment: Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of Linux Internals: Understanding of the inner workings of the Linux operating system.