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Switch Firmware Engineer

AT Lenovo
Lenovo

Switch Firmware Engineer

Morrisville, NC

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Description and Requirements

We are looking for passionate and driven firmware developers who are willing to learn and want to make an impact in a fast-paced global technology environment. Our Infrastructure Solutions Group is currently seeking a Switch Firmware Developer to join a Firmware Development Team.

Job Description: As a Switch Firmware Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for developing, maintaining, and testing PCIe switch firmware for our next-generation server and storage systems. Your primary focus will be on the development of firmware for x86 platforms, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and secure solutions. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to support the UEFI firmware development for THINK system servers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain PCIe Switch firmware for servers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional, cross organizational and external vendor teams to integrate PCIe switch firmware with system software and hardware.
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging of firmware to ensure high-quality and reliable solutions.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in UEFI firmware, GPU technologies and accelerators.
  • Contribute to the improvement of our firmware development processes and tools.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering
  • 6 years' minimum experience in Embedded Firmware/Software Development
  • Knowledge of Network topologies
  • Experience with the PCIe architecture, testing and integration
  • Experience with firmware programming and debugging
  • Previous experience with hardware and firmware bringup
  • Proficient with Git source version control system.
  • Proficient with Build and Automation process
  • Batch and Bash scripting capability
  • Experience with translating schematics to source code
  • Experience integrating source code from external vendors
  • At least 1 year experience with armcc DS-5 or similar

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 2 years experience with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) or BIOS
  • At least 2 experience with x86 and ARM processors
  • Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Experience with OpenEDK
  • Intimate knowledge of software development processes expected
  • Knowledgeable of Agile methodologies and tools.
  • Strong analytical and debug methodology skills expected
  • Proficient at recognizing complex problems related to functional objectives.
  • Applies creativity and judgment to developmental work on different projects within the business environment
  • Analyze situations and implement solutions, or develop new system elements, procedures, or processes

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations:
* United States of America - North Carolina - Morrisville

Client-provided location(s): Morrisville, NC, USA
Job ID: Lenovo-WD00068839
Employment Type: Full Time